Heretical Homies

by | Sep 3, 2014 | Church, Fear, Honor, Leadership, Ministry, Truth

This morning, I read a Facebook post from a pastor who hosts a radio program. He shared how this had been a challenging week for him because he had some people call him a heretic. Along with a few other pastors, I responded to encourage him. I shared that I found out...

The Test Of Truth

by | Aug 21, 2014 | Discipline, Forgiveness, Honor, Obedience, Truth

I had a conversation with a man who let me know he did not agree with me on a particular point of theology.  He went on to say that he and his group were like the Bereans in the Book of Acts who searched the scriptures to see if people like me taught the truth....

Slippery Slopes

by | Aug 10, 2014 | Culture, Forgiveness, Truth, Wisdom

There are slippery slopes on both sides of every mountain of human opinion. Be careful. Some people believe that slippery slopes exist only on the opposite side of the mountain from their current understanding of the facts. When you ask God for wisdom you are not...

The Fine Line

by | Aug 4, 2014 | Mercy, Truth

There is a fine line between truth and error. This is what makes deception so believable – it can look and sound like truth. When we think we have God figured out and we reduce Him down to the level of our limited understanding we are the most vulnerable. As you walk...

The Mask Of Laughter

by | Jul 17, 2014 | Joy, Obedience, Repentance, Trust, Truth

You keep laughing because you are afraid that if you stop the tears will begin to flow. When people look at you they are not able to see the sadness in your heart behind the mask of laughter. You will not be able to hide the true emotion of your heart forever. In...