Is a narcissist born with personality and behaviors dictated by genetic make-up; or is a narcissist created by life events and people around him? Not being a psychiatric professional, I can only surmise. Perhaps it is a mixture of both. Either way, a self-absorbed pastor focuses on himself and not on God’s kingdom. “If nineteenth-century … Read more
Lord Jesus, thank you for pulling me out of the pit by your mercy. Thank you for washing, regenerating and renewing me by your Holy Spirit. Thank you for justifying me by your grace to become an heir, according to the hope of eternal life. I lift my prayer in the name and authority of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God knows our needs, “Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they encamped there by the water.” (Exodus 15:27 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, thank you for your grace upon my life. Thank you for your eternal hope. Help me do what pleases and glorifies you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God heard Moses’ plea, “When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, ‘What shall we drink?’ And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a … Read more
The megachurches that adopt the industrial complex format tend to have a celebrity pastor who surrounds himself with elders tasked with seeing to his needs and protecting him to the point of creating a buffer between him and the church body. The danger of creating a circle of yes men arises when the pastor hand … Read more
Almighty Ancient of Days, you are above all. Search my heart and remove any motives outside your will for my purpose. Guide my thoughts, words and deeds for your good pleasure. Be glorified in my efforts. I come to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God sent Moses to rescue His people, “Thus says the LORD, ‘By this you shall know that I am the LORD: behold, with the staff that is in my hand I will strike the water that is in the Nile, and it shall turn into blood.’” (Exodus 7:17 ESV) … Read more
When you see this happening in your church, and you don’t get reasonable and timely answers to your questions, I’d say there is a problem with church leadership, wouldn’t you? What, then, is an acceptable recourse? Should you become part of the migrant membership to find another church home? If the elders of your church … Read more
Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. I pray for the members of your church. Give them discernment in selecting which church to attend. Keep them alert to leadership transparency. Protect them from the spiritually abusive leaders and don’t allow them to sit under the teaching of such. Give them your … Read more