Inspirational

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Mama’s finest hour

Good day to all, and welcome to the “front porch.”Today we pay a very special tribute to all the mothers who visit us here and share our musings and reflections on life regularly.Thank you so much for that.This week we want to recognize a special mother who never got the chance sit here with us on...

OUT TO PASTOR: Maybe we should go back to smoke signal communications

I must admit that communication is an essential part of my life today.The longer I live, the more sophisticated those communications become, and it’s challenging to me.Recently, I was working on my latest book using my latest computer and its programs.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 6)

Therefore if any man (or woman) is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new. – II CORINTHIANS 5:17At 33 years old I was an absolute mess, having squandered a multi-million dollar business my father worked so hard to build and I sold out for...

OUT TO PASTOR: The Good, the Bad... and the Grouchy

Have you ever had a week where everything went just perfect?Neither have I.Every Monday morning, I plan a perfect week, and I try my best to stick to that plan.My problem is simple, I do not know the meaning of the word “perfect.”So I asked The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage once, she looked at...

The dynamics of discipleship (part 5)

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.” – MATTHEW 7:13Gospel means “Good News!” and the good news is this: your sins, transgressions, iniquities, and generational curses are all forgiven and washed away by...

OUT TO PASTOR: Just when I think I’ve got everything covered

I like to have an organized life.I must confess that my idea of organization is not The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage’s idea.We may share many things, but not planning and organization.When she begins a project, it is well planned and organized down to the tiniest detail, and she never stops...

The dynamics of discipleship (part 4)

“You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’” – LUKE 18:20Jesus was answering the rich boy’s question, eliminating the things people hold sacred but have nothing to do with salvation, such...