09 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Demons are watching

Demons are watching

Image via Wikipedia Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV …he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:6-7 ESV [...]

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08 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Dancing with demons

Dancing with demons

Image by gilderic via Flickr Religious Showtime Nearly every Wednesday night of my formative years was spent in an hour-long prayer meeting.  There some would pray aloud, some would kneel on the floor, and some would sit silently.  Prayer requests were shared as sanctified gossip. Seldom did requests broach personal barriers: my sin, my pain, [...]

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25 June 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Shooting an intruder

Shooting an intruder

Image via Wikipedia Is it right for a Christian to shoot an intruder? Some observations: There are several factors that for me would make an impact.  I see a difference between someone on my property or an outbuilding versus in my house.  I see a difference between daytime when I might have a chance at [...]

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15 June 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Why I have no right to be a pastor

Why I have no right to be a pastor

This week I’ve been getting ready to preach on “The Human Condition” this Sunday.  And I was reminded once again that I have no right to be a pastor.  This week I have been angry, envious, impatient, lustful, presumptuous, sarcastic,  snide, and ungrateful.  And those are just the sins I can easily remember off the [...]

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