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For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. ~ 1 John 2:16 (NLT) Locker room talk has existed for centuries. (For those that don’t know what that is, itContinue reading “He Said What?”

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! ~ Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) Have you ever received a message that just made you go: “Ummmmm. What’s this?” Whether it’s online or via text message,Continue reading “Hi Beautiful!”

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Galatians 5:24 (NLT) “Ya dead!” This was a phrase that one of my seminary professors, in a Caribbean accent, used to say as he was teaching us the components of discipleship. ItContinue reading “Can a Dead Person Sin?”

Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king. 1 Peter 2:17 (NLT) In this day and age, respect seems to have gone down for a very long nap. While it slumbers away, it seems that people are wide awake, attacking one another (both physically and with their words)Continue reading “Tearing Down the Church”

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) Can I let you in on a secret? Sometimes, I don’t feel like praying. I know! Gasp! A pastor who sometimes doesn’t feel like praying. That’sContinue reading “Is Prayer Important?”

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT) Humility is not something that seems to be considered a good thingContinue reading “For the Love of Theatrics”