Scripture presents us with case scenarios of how we should deal with individuals who have failed because of public or private sin of some kind. Read More
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Anointed, Gifted, and Toxic
It is a duplicitous life at best and certainly an intoxicating one when the ministry gifts are on full display for people to be in awe and wonder of the individual in praxis but not the toxicity attached. Read More
Jonah and the realization of reluctant ministry
Reluctance in ministry does not take away the need for ministry. Read More
Spiritual Abuse cloaked as Pastoral Love
Recently, Dr. Jim Standridge, Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church of Skiatook, OK preached a sermon that is going viral on the web. In the sermon, Dr. Standridge publically chastises two male members of his congregation: one for falling asleep while he was preaching, and the other for not being a faithful attendant. While chiding both… Read More
The Risk of Discovering Your Purpose
When a man thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3 Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt. Paul Tillich Recently I had several restless and sleepless nights that I surmised to be… Read More
Discovering the Courage to Be: Your Authentic Self
Self discovery is centered in the courage to being authentic to one’s self. The greatest obstacle is the encountering of the emotional self. This includes the emotions of anger, pain, sorrow, grief, fear, and despair. There may be others that are not listed that one may encounter. These emotions are strong and rooted in the… Read More
Seminary/Grad School of the Week
Biola University/Talbot School of Theology 13800 Biola Ave.La Mirada, CA9063 1-562-903-6000 http://www.talbot.edu Dr. Dennis R Dirks, Dean Mission The Mission of Talbot School of Theology is the development of disciples of Jesus Christ whose thought processes, character and lifestyles reflect those of our Lord, and who are dedicated to disciple making throughout the world Talbot… Read More
Rediscover the art of rhetorical criticism
Throughout the day, we encounter signs, symbols, and sounds that engage us and cause us take actions and communicate our thoughts and opinions on certain matters. Each time we participate in this process, we are participating in a skill that has all but gone extinct. It is the… Read More
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS EVERYBODY’S RESPONSIBILITY
I came across this article in the Christian Recorder Online Magazine and decided to share it here. Blessings YPD CORNER: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS EVERYBODY’S RESPONSIBILITY: *Miacia F. Porter Something about this year pushed and urged me to change my career goals. I didn’t want to be a journalist anymore, so I just stopped trying. I… Read More
Dr. Lorenzo T. Neal 