by pastor | Oct 26, 2018 | Civic, Newspaper, Pro-life
As a pro-life voter, I have occasionally been castigated for being a “Single Issue Voter”. I don’t mind being called names, but the inconsistency of my critics deserves some scrutiny. Everyone is a single issue voter because people vote for what they want most....
by pastor | Dec 22, 2016 | Ask the Pastor, Newspaper, Word Studies
I have been asked more than once (and have also overheard many heated debates) about the modern “Christmas VS Holiday” controversy. Most Christians get immediately offended when the word “Holiday” is substituted for “Christmas”...
by pastor | Dec 24, 2014 | Newspaper, Word Studies
I was recently visiting with a friend who attends a different church than mine and she mentioned having some mixed feelings about increased church attendance during holiday seasons. Having heard about this dynamic many times before, and having personally witnessed it...
by pastor | Sep 23, 2014 | Events, Newspaper, Pro-life
There are many who agree with the pro-life position but who have never participated in a pro-life event and I think I know at least one of the reasons why: Those who seek to follow the Master by cultivating a meek and peace-making spirit are usually not interested in...
by pastor | Apr 2, 2014 | Ask the Pastor, Newspaper
Question: Over the years, my church denomination has become theologically and socially liberal. Thankfully, our local church is still fairly conservative, but it makes me uneasy to think that my offerings are ultimately being used to support causes which are...
by pastor | Mar 26, 2014 | Ask the Pastor, Newspaper
Question: I worship God, I read his word, I pray, and try to repent of known sins, but I just can’t seem to make much progress in my Christian walk. I think I’m doing everything I should be doing. Am I missing something? Answer: Applying ourselves to the spiritual...