Category: Ministry

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/14/2023

April 14, 2023

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. ROMANS 3:23-24 See Chapter CONTEXT from BIbleRef here: https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/3/Romans-chapter-3.html Every human from Adam until those being born this very minute are born with a sinful nature and will willfully commit sins … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/14/2023

Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023

March 31, 2023

Flag at half-staff – Per presidential proclamation, flags are to be flown at half-staff until (today) Friday, March 31, in memory of the victims of the shooting in Nashville, Tenn – When published, White House proclamations may be found at  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ Covenant School Victim Hailed as Hero for What She Did After First Shot Pro-lifers “simplistic” … More Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023

GTY – Blog Series

March 30, 2023

Standards for Shepards Series If you ask many “Christians” in churches across America today what are the standards for those who Shepherd you the answers will vary greatly. Yet the Bible is quite clear and without wiggle room on who church leaders must be and to what standard they must live. . Unwavering Biblical Conviction … More GTY – Blog Series

Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

February 18, 2023

Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns seems, at least to most of us, like an extended nightmare of yesterday. However, some of the ways that our lives changed have stuck with us. For example, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans working primarily from home has tripled since 2019. Many people will never go … More Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023

February 1, 2023

Wise Pastors Understand Emotions I’ve lived and pastored near Detroit, Michigan for almost six years now. It’s a city that has rightly earned the moniker “The Motor City.” The automobile industry dominates our economy, and this goes well beyond the Big 3 automakers: Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Thousands of smaller companies supply the Big 3 … More For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023

Pray for the Persecuted Church – January 2023

January 2, 2023

Prayer Focus Update is a monthly information bulletin with up-to-date news on the persecuted Church to help Christians pray for their suffering brothers and sisters. You can use this for prayer groups, your own information, and for inclusion in church magazines. It is available in various formats on the Barnabas Aid website or can be sent through … More Pray for the Persecuted Church – January 2023

Christmas 2022

December 25, 2022

Naida and I woke up to brisk 14* temps as we are visiting Amarillo, TX this Christmas. We wanted to thank all our followers and wish them and their families a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest and most profitable New Year. CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR EVERY SEASON Some Lite Reading 😊 Even in … More Christmas 2022