The dynamics of discipleship (part 12)

Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

5 easy ways to save energy in the kitchen

STATEPOINT – The kitchen is the heart of the home, it’s also a space where you can waste a lot of energy if you’re not careful.By making a few simple adjustments to your habits in the kitchen, you can easily cut your energy bills and do your part to help the environment.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Basketball is life!

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”I’ve been reminiscing lately about my illustrious – or maybe not so much – basketball career.The nostalgia came from my study in the book of Philippians where the apostle makes the grand statement that “To me Christ is life,” as some translations put it.

OUT TO PASTOR: What the world needs most today... are good fathers

There is much talk today about what’s wrong with our society.That list is pretty long.But the most important cause of problems in our culture today is the lack of good fathers.So many children grow up without a father in the home. How tragic.I was fortunate enough to know my father.

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.