Last Sunday I talked about how Satan has corrupted everything — turning our world (intentionally) upside down. Everything about creation has been affected (Romans 8:19-22). Most salient to me right now is that the beautiful awe and wonder of God was corrupted into fear and terror. Both God the Father and Jesus countered that regularly[…]
As a pastor, I deal with all kinds of people. Those personalities have been enlarged during these times of international pandemic and national upheaval. There are those that are fearful — many living every moment right now in fear. There are those that are suspicious — holding every intention suspect and refusing to believe anything[…]
Over the last week I have been made aware of three different people who are dealing with anxiety — one whose symptoms are quite severe. I have no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic and all the media hype is an enormous contributing factor. Everyone is “wigged out,” but some people unfortunately have either additional medical[…]
Theophanies are an interesting thing in the Scriptures. A theophany is a physical manifestation of God that can be experienced with the human senses. Throughout the Old Testament, there are many examples of this. A Christophany is a pre-incarnation (before he was conceived by the virgin[…]
As I talk with folks during this time of national crisis (“Stay-at-home” orders due to the spread of Coronavirus – Spring 2020), I’m hearing that many are really struggling to pray. Jesus gave us a framework we can rely upon, even when we’re emotionally addled or faced with difficult times. Here is a short video[…]
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is upon us. Many are feeling its impact through anxiety — and some are feeling that for the very first time in their lives. I hope this video post brings you some solace.
First Published in The Trinitas Journal – November 2018 by The Praxis Center for Church Development (www.praxiscenter.org) November 27, 2018 The mentoring of elders and other leaders in a local church can be a game-changer. One of the most common health issues I see when working with churches is a leadership team that functions more as a[…]
This afternoon I had the privilege to lead the Gathering for Healing Prayer at our local hospital. We do this twice each month — open to patients, hospital staff and the public — believing that our God still exercises his sovereign authority to heal and deliver people. Today’s reflection was on Matthew 9:1-8, where Jesus[…]
I don’t know why we had not thought of it sooner, but it’s been an incredible blessing in which to participate. On the first and third Thursday of every month, my dear friend Father Jon Davis (The Abbey Mission of Oviedo) and I lead a healing prayer service at our local hospital. Go figure —[…]
It was jealousy, pure and simple. She — the self-proclaimed matriarch of the congregation — was really upset that I was spending so much time with the same eight men. “You are the pastor for the whole congregation! You need to spread your time equally among us all.” I would later overhear her say to[…]