What’s the difference and does it matter Webster’s dictionary; REVOLUTION; A sudden, radical, or complete change, A fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something, A change of paradigm. REVIVAL; Renewed attention to or interest in something, A period of renewed religious interest, An often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of … Continue reading DO WE NEED AN AWAKENING, A REVIVAL, OR A REVOLUTION?
LENT
Biblically sound practice or a way to show how pious you are? As a kid I saw people practicing Lent but never understood what it meant or what they were doing with the black marks on their foreheads. Later on when I became a Christian, pastors did talk a little about Lent but it was … Continue reading LENT
Why Women Can’t Teach Men
The other day when I was having breakfast with a friend he asked what I thought about women being pastors and if it was OK with scripture (he attends a church that has a female pastor). I stated that according to the scriptures I read and understand it is not OK for women to be … Continue reading Why Women Can’t Teach Men
Active and Passive Obedience
If you have been reading my articles over the years, you have noticed that I talk a lot about the responsibility of Christ-followers to be obedient to Jesus and what He asks us to do if we become followers. I want to say right up front, that when I mention obedience I don’t mean we … Continue reading Active and Passive Obedience