RESTORATION TRAINING CENTER: Is God judging America?

“And as for this house (America) which is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, ‘Why has the Lord done thus to this land and to this house?

OUT TO PASTOR: A trip around the whirlwind

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were able to take a well-earned vacation.One of our grandsons graduated from high school in Ohio, and we decided to go and celebrate with him.It is amazing what you learn when you go on a vacation.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The God of the mountain

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”I was just thinking about how things are nowadays, and I realized something.Things and people are not that much different from way back years ago, as far back as the Old Testament days.

OUT TO PASTOR: Angels do play harps, and I have proof

A few weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came to me with a question.I’m always very cautious whenever that happens because it could be a trap.“Next Saturday, I have to go and pick up something. It’s about an hour away, and I wonder if you could come with me?

The dynamics of discipleship (part 11)

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. – II TIMOTHY 2:15The word of the living God is His will for you to know and understand your calling, your ministry, and your destiny.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Meet grouchy people on their end of the brick wall

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”I was thinking of something recently: Shouldn’t Christians be the nicest people in the world?It isn’t always easy, I know.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was another amateur run at Chillin’

There are a few things that I am good at – but I can’t recollect them at this point. But I will say there are many things I’m not good at.That being said, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is just the opposite.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 10)

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: On staying positive, even when you don’t feel like it

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Recently, a couple of friends wrote and asked if we could write some on “positivity and purpose.”In their cases, they have been going through the recent loss of their dad.

OUT TO PASTOR: Doctors are always right

Last year I suffered what is referred to as a heart attack.I got to the hospital in time, so there was no any major damage. I had one artery known as the “Widow Maker” that was 90% blocked, which seemed to be a very serious thing.Who knew I even had a heart, but doctors are always right.