countering culture with the TRUTH of GOD's word
The road to restorative calm is not easy. Nor will it be perfect. Nor will I have a "finish line" that I'll cross. It will be an ongoing process of living, learning, practicing, and so on. So while this will be something I pursue continuously, I do want to get to a place where getting into the mindset and position of restorative calm is second nature rather than a full on battle against the forces of nature.
Recently I saw a social media friend of mine (who also happens to be a pastor) post the following question: "What are you going to do about your complacent approach to Jesus and His church?" And it got me thinking about the many times I have accused the church body of being too complacent, or [...]
Tina Turner had a song in the 80's where she asked the question, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" As believers...we know that love has EVERYTHING to do with it. Listen to this message one of our hosts (Brad Bates) was asked to deliver to the church family at Knightsville United Methodist Church in Knightsville SC on March 7, 2021.
Among some of the other profane things being yelled by someone not happy with our presence was this question: "What are you going to do for them?" By them, she meant the children we were there to save. This question is loaded with bogus logic and ignorance to the truth about what we do and [...]
He knew better. He knew teachers would be judged more harshly. He knew that invoking God's name in these abuses was a direct violation of the 4th commandment. He knew that the things done in the dark would be brought to the light. He knew the consequences of sexual sin. So... why?