Over the years of my pastoral journey I ministered to many people who seemed to be chasing the experience of joy in their lives. These individuals were raised in church, had committed their lives to Christ, and had walked out their faith journey for many years. But due to life in general, critical events inContinue reading “The Elusiveness of Joy!”
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The Elusiveness of Joy!
Over the years of my pastoral journey I ministered to many people who seemed to be chasing the experience of joy in their lives. These individuals were raised in church, had committed their lives to Christ, and had walked out their faith journey for many years. But due to life in general, critical events inContinue reading “The Elusiveness of Joy!”
Chasing Joy!
The Absence of Joy! Over the past forty plus years of pastoring God’s people, the opportunity to sit with a folks who had seemingly lost the joy of their salvation has been countless. These individuals were often raised in churches dotted all over the land, They had committed their life to Christ, and had walkedContinue reading “Chasing Joy!”
The Call for Church Security
Not a Flesh and Blood Battle! “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, againstContinue reading “The Call for Church Security”
What Freddy the Frog and Jesus Taught Me About Conflict Resolution
I remember my first few days in seventh grade biology class. I wondered, as a kid moving into this new venture of long crowded hallways, a sea of students, and a plethora of teachers, called “junior high”, what in the world was happening in my life! It was a new day that offered a wholeContinue reading “What Freddy the Frog and Jesus Taught Me About Conflict Resolution”
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