That is it; we have had enough. We have to leave this church. Let start considering our options on finding another church, IF you are still going to church. IF you still want to go to church. The hardest decision I have ever made in my life, by the way. I still deal with the…
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Talking about it makes it worse. Every conversation ends in hostility. The only way past being on the receiving end of the conversation to nowhere is to refocus everything back to the root of the problem and everyone else. At least we can agree on something. We take our argument to those around us, either…
Read moreHealing for the Wounded Christian pt. 2
This story is my story. This story is your story. Something has happened to bring you to the point of making a decision that will affect your life forever. Maybe many little things have happened, and it has been building for some time. You feel unappreciated and undervalued. They knew what they were doing from…
Read moreHealing for the Wounded Christian pt. 1
This first letter is a short introduction to the articles that you are about to read. You have not come across this page by chance. You are hurting, and I know what you are going through. How can I know? I have endured similar circumstances, the details may differ, but the root is the same….
Read moreMatters of the Mind pt. 2
Ministry is work, but by denying self-interests, we ensure that God alone is glorified. Paul was converted in a knocked-to-the-ground meeting with Jesus. He continued to walk in submission as God methodically adjusted his orders. Peter learned that Satan “desired to have him, that he may sift him as wheat.” At…
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This semester was overflowing with great information. Each class’s wealth of resources and experience is truly a blessing. This class, in particular, regarding Leadership that Motivates and Relates, has many beautiful principles and life-changing actions that, when applied, will affect how you live out your Christian walk and approach your…
Read moreThe Life of Joseph
The life of Joseph is marred with deceit, tragedy, and, finally, victory. The dreamer enslaved, turned prisoner, turned ruler has one of the most dynamic stories in the Bible. Additionally, the writer of the Handbook on the Pentateuch presented Joseph through his interesting style and years of research. I want to visit a few points to highlight…
Read moreTimeless Evangelism
The types and methods of evangelism used by the 1st-century church and the church of today are still very similar. Certain freedoms and technological advancements have changed how we approach ministry, but the overall mission and mindset are the same. People have also developed a dependency on conveniences, which must be accounted for when…
Read moreThe Oneness of God Outline
The following is an outline that I had to do for an assignment to use if we were going to explain the Oneness of God to someone who has not heard of this doctrine: The Names of God. In Hebrew, the name of God is YHWH; sometimes represented in the Bible by LORD or…
Read morePastoral Studies II
The classes in Pastoral Studies II were an incredible wealth of information on a variety of subjects. Each class added to the next with useful information to add value to personal ministry and enrich daily Christian discipleship. From the notes taken in each class, I want to highlight the most personally impressionable portions of…
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