Category Archives: Religion

The Pursuit of Humility

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

The greatest single element missing in the 2011 edition of the Church is the priceless attribute of humility. It is the essential building block needed in constructing a character of obedience to and a love for Christ, as well as … Continue reading →

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Useful Not Just Fruitful

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. And His winnowing fork is in His hand to thoroughly clear His threshing floor, to gather the wheat to His barn… (Luke 3:16-17) I am a creature of habit. I … Continue reading →

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A Sure Cure for Spoiled Babies

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

One of the greatest lessons any child can learn is to say “please” and “thank you.” Those simple words will take a person far in this life and in the next one as well. Lessons learned in the natural realm … Continue reading →

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Lock Down

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

From time to time, a voice emanates from out of the intercom of my office phone. It is always the same instruction, on the same day of the week, at the same time: “Staff devotional will begin at 9:45.” You … Continue reading →

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Blue Bloods: Slave Pastors (part 13 of 14)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

I find it extremely hard to write this piece. I am a pastor and have been for over 25 years. I have served in both the small and mega church spheres. A pastor is a shepherd, one who has been … Continue reading →

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Blue Bloods: Slave Churches (part 12 0f 14)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

A slave church is an oxymoron—a self-contradiction. The church is the Body of Christ. The benefits of the cross and resurrection assure her freedom. But tragically, she has erected her own prison camp, entered, shut the gate, and tossed the … Continue reading →

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Blue Bloods: Stinking Thinking (part 2 of 14)

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

The greatest enemy of the church is stinking thinking. I am not referring to the sinful thought patterns that automatically jump to mind like lust, pride, hate, etc. No, I am referring to the mindset of a son or daughter … Continue reading →

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Revival: Normal May Not Be What You Think

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Revival is not a scheduled event. It is the manifest presence of the Lord located in a particular person or group of persons—a community saturated in God. It is the presence of the Kingdom and the King come to earth … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

            Sitting up wide-eyed under the weight of a cotton quilt, a tussle haired child hurriedly drops from the bed to the cold floor and begins to navigate her way carefully and quietly down the dark hallway and into the … Continue reading →

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Am I a Servant of the Savior…or the Serpent?

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

We are all ministers—priests who serve the Lord Jesus and people. The false distinction of clergy and laity does not exist in the mind of God. All of His people are called and gifted to minister. Therefore, if change is … Continue reading →

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