My full-time job is as a pastor, but I moonlight as a professor of history and pastoral theology. Most of my students do not enjoy history; the same could be said for most of those sitting in the pew weekly. I’ve never understood this. A quote often credited to Maya Angelou states, “You can’t knowContinue reading “Where History and Theology Meet”
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Dare I Have an Opinion?
The political and theological worlds are so intertwined these days that I am almost scared to have an opinion. For too long, those who disagree have decided it is a basis to hate someone with a differing opinion. How foolish. I find it funny that those who claim to be the most open-minded are oftenContinue reading “Dare I Have an Opinion?”
Redefined
As I prepared to write this blog this morning, I heard a song by Tosha Cobbs that I’d never heard before. It is from her Royalty tour. Written by Travis Greene, the lyrics state, “I am royalty. I am who You called me. I believe I am Yours. Oh, yes, I am.” The United StatesContinue reading “Redefined”
Grace Gifts
Generosity is not a moment. It is a way of life. People often comment that churches only talk about money. That shows a fundamental lack of understanding of Jesus’ teaching. He spoke on two topics more than any other, and they are closely related. Jesus spoke of the Kingdom and finances. Why? Because He recognizesContinue reading “Grace Gifts”
Can I Be Honest?
I was born with a strong sense of loyalty. I have recently thought about this and how my sense of loyalty may be overdeveloped. I am an extremely loyal person, which makes life difficult in a very disloyal world. If it helps you understand, you can exchange the words faithful and loyal. I believe loyaltyContinue reading “Can I Be Honest?”
Unity in Division
This past week, I preached a message about unity among believers. My title was “Biblical Connection,” with a text of Psalm 133. “How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” Psalm 133:1a I want to approach unity for this week’s blog as it applies to those outside of our faith. HowContinue reading “Unity in Division”
Who’s Incharge Anyway?
Due to my travel schedule this fall, I have not had time to post weekly. I will try to catch up. One will post today and another tomorrow. In my last blog, we saw that David’s Psalm 122 discusses the house of the Lord. At that time, it was the Tabernacle. Psalm 127 also discussesContinue reading “Who’s Incharge Anyway?”
Come and Worship
During October, we will shift our attention from the books of the Kings to the Psalms. Three of the Psalms we will study are written by King David, and King Solomon wrote one. Today, we begin with Psalm 122 as we look at An Invitation to Worship. Psalm 122 is the second Psalm of Ascent.Continue reading “Come and Worship”
Insecure
I once heard a speaker say that the most confident person can be brought to the knees standing in front of a room of teenagers. While we all have moments of insecurity in specific situations, what about spiritual insecurity? Spiritual insecurity may be defined as a lack of confidence in our God or our positionContinue reading “Insecure”
Hope for Fear
We live at a unique time in Christian history, a time that demands our vigilance. The signs are clear, and every believer who is paying attention will realize that Christ’s return is very near. It’s a truth that has resonated with every generation of believers, and it’s a truth that we must not forget. TheContinue reading “Hope for Fear”
Through Time 