The Principal Principle
What principle do I try and live by? I make an effort to explain.
What principle do I try and live by? I make an effort to explain.
What should be my first response to the division, hypocrisy, and hate I around me? Start with the man in the mirror.
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”2 Timothy 4:2 NIV If we are encouraged by pointing out the sins of unbelievers who cannot do any better, then we are appealing to our own carnal nature trying to […]
I am amazed at how many people misunderstand the fundamentals of the Christian faith. The real shock to me is that some of the most confused are persons calling themselves Christian. For this reason I am not bewildered when non-believers have misconceived the Gospel with fundamentalist Christianity gospel. Nor am […]
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? He suddenly appears on our television, wavy hair, square jaw, powerful voice seasoned with a friendly Carolina accent. Billy Graham’s preaching for some reason causes five year old me to stop and listen. I don’t know […]
I agree with the late Francis Schaeffer, philosopher, theologian, and Presbyterian pastor who said something similar to “Whenever you see the word ‘therefore,’ you must look back and see what it’s there for.” In the case of Romans 12: 1,2, in means that a prerequisite of an in-depth dive into […]
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/2ch.7.14.NIV This verse appears in […]
Here is a rough draft excerpt from my current work in progress, a fictional novel, You’re the One: the True Story of Jack and Jill. *** Dad’s final sermon is the most dynamic and heart touching message I have ever heard him preach. It starts out as a sort of […]
The following is an excerpt of the first draft of my current WIP, a novel, You’re the One: The True Story of Jack and Jill. I have also self-published three other novels which can be purchased on Amazon and Kindle. My music changes as well. The tune and lyrics go […]
The Inspiration Jack and JillWent up the hillTo fetch a pail of waterJack fell down and broke his crownAnd Jill came tumbling after. Up Jack gotAnd home did trot,As fast as he could caper;Went to bedTo mend his headWith vinegar and brown paper. You’re the One: The True Story of […]