Change is a necessity but rarely is it readily accepted. Innovation, flexibility, and growth all require changes to take place at personal and organizational levels. How does this happen? Specifically, how does this happen in churches? Might I suggest this pathway: 1) a burden, 2) faith, 3) strategy and implementation, and 4) endurance. NehemiahContinue reading “A Burden for Change”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Cardinal Principles of the Christian Baptist
A couple of weeks ago, I posted A pre-history of the Christian Baptists. The focus was on the surrounding preceding church culture and events that helped form our foundation. That is still an area of interest and further research. Many others were also very interested and is provoking some further research on my part. The ChristianContinue reading “Cardinal Principles of the Christian Baptist”
The Second Mile
Last evening, I preached on being a second mile Christian. The text is found in Matthew 5:38-48. It is a small part of the Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In this passage, Jesus is encouraging believers to go above and beyond in a loving reaction to evil actions from others toward them. We are toContinue reading “The Second Mile”
Fishing Family
We just came back from vacation from Myrtle Beach. We celebrated Father’s day during our time away, and it gave me some opportunities to fish. I grew up fishing, and it was a powerful connection that I shared with my dad and both of my grandfathers. During those outings, I learned many lessons about lifeContinue reading “Fishing Family”
A pre-history of the Christian Baptists
The following is a pre-history of the formation of the Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God, which I am ordained through. If you would like to know more about us you can find the link here. This blog examines the surrounding context of our formation and a backdrop for why. Baptist TraditionContinue reading “A pre-history of the Christian Baptists”
Family Worship/Devotions
SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophetsContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted”
SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 If one thing is clear in the Sermon on the Mount, it is that the Lord is concerned with more than outward cleanliness and show. He has emphasized the spiritual life of His people in comparable ways to the physical. Poor,Continue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart”
SOM: Blessed are the Meek
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Weak and meek are not the same the same thing. Jesus was anything but weak. He had power of demons, diseases, and death. He demonstrated his power over nature by simple use of His voice and when he spoke the people thatContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Meek”
SOM: Blessed are they that Mourn
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 Our society is no longer sick about sin. Instead, sin many times is glorified and rather than seeking repentance it is celebrated. Those who feel remorse over sinful thoughts and behaviors are quick to post it on social media because they know theyContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they that Mourn”
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