Category: christian ministry

Curmudgeon Alert!

Curmudgeon: - a crusty, irascible, cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas.   (The Free Dictionary) I have decided that for my sanity and your edification, I am going to regularly take a few moments to express my inner curmudgeon. Most of my life is spent trying to be kind, wise, culturally aware, and socially … Continue reading Curmudgeon Alert!

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Church is an "us" Thing. For years, I have heard folks say variations on this theme, “I have a relationship with God. It is private and personal. I don’t need to go to church.” Assuming these individuals are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they have been born of the Spirit (John 3:6), then … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Revive the Tithe: I Want the Blessing!

"For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. Yet from the days of your fathers You have gone away from My ordinances And have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you," Says the LORD of hosts. "But you said, 'In … Continue reading Revive the Tithe: I Want the Blessing!

Avoiding Vain Repetition

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. (Matthew 6:7 NKJV)   Humans are prone to falling into patterns. It's just part of our nature.  When we let patterns continue without regard to their meaning, we have vain … Continue reading Avoiding Vain Repetition

Healing Keys: Let Grace Rule

So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God's wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 5:21 NLT) I have prayed for healing for many dear people over the last 39 years. Some have been … Continue reading Healing Keys: Let Grace Rule

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

  Building People of Substance for Works of Power Don’t do this alone, Amigos. We had a great men’s gathering this past weekend. During one of the discussions, a man asked the question, “Who is your role model?” We were discussing how we strive to become the men God made us to be. One way … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

De la Abundancia del Corazon

La Lluvia viene. Cada mañana me despierto pensando que de seguro Jesús viene hoy, me cuesta mucho trabajo reconocer el mundo en el que estamos viviendo, las normas culturales e instituciones de mi juventud y mis medianos anos, pareciera que los hicieron a un lado, me pone triste el saber que aquellos que no creen … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon

Free Miracle Product. Use it.

  I started using turmeric and drinking turmeric tea.  Why? I read an article that said it had great benefits. It helps your heart, decreases inflammation of joints, soothes the digestive tract, and improves circulation.  Why not?  We all buy into all kinds of claims about all kinds of stuff.  So, what if you could … Continue reading Free Miracle Product. Use it.

Sunday Morning Blessing

These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:14-15 … Continue reading Sunday Morning Blessing