Tag: Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

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May 22, 2024

The church’s alarming alignment with the world’s values

Dear Fellow Pastors, The church in large is unfortunately following the culture, which is rapidly embracing sin. This downward spiral is alarming and swift. It’s crucial to recognize that many people living under the illusion of being ‘cultural Christians’ need a wake-up call. Sinners must acknowledge their desperate need for salvation. Thankfully, the Lord remains faithful to rescue those who put their trust in Christ. […]

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March 1, 2024

Ebenezer

In the hymn “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing” The phrase “Here I Raise my Ebenezer” comes from 1 Samuel 7:12, where the word “Ebenezer” is from Hebrew meaning “stone of help, which was a memorial stone set up to remind the nation of Israel of God’s faithful providence. When we sing that song, we are acknowledging God’s help in our lives. May we praise […]

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February 16, 2023

Pray for Pastors

I’ve been debating this post for quite a while but after 20 years in church ministry and 10 years as a Senior Pastor and church planter I’m hoping this can help others understand pastors a bit more. This month I have seen two pastor friends leave the ministry mostly due to burn out and lack of accountability. I think showing appreciation for our spiritual leaders […]

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February 14, 2022

Parents We Are An Example

Dear Christian, The example we set for our children is of the utmost importance, so we should be modeling purity. Like Paul, we should be able to say to our kids and friends “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). If Jesus is our Lord then we will follow him, listen to Him, and be obedient to Him. Paul […]

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November 4, 2021

Found Faithful

I received this encouraging reminder from the Family Research Council: One of the most encouraging things to me is listening to a fellow Christian share their story of coming to Christ. In 1 Timothy 1:12-16, we read Paul’s testimony of how he was transformed through the Lord’s overflowing grace and mercy. I am grateful the Holy Spirit is continuing to redeem and reconcile people to […]

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May 6, 2020

Some Thoughts about Civil Disobedience

There is a lot of talk these days about Civil Disobedience and here are some of my thoughts about Civil Disobedience. First, I’m reminded that it was during the reign of Nero that the apostle Paul wrote his epistle to the Romans. While one might expect him to encourage the Christians in Rome to rise up against their oppressive ruler, in chapter 13, we find […]