N.T. Wright once said, “Moral reformation which leaves the heart untouched is about as useful as tying bunches of grapes on to a briar-bush.” I  totally agree with his assertion. Adding more good things to your life in the effort to become holier than the next guy without heart transformation can only lead to more […]

Something unusual happened today. I found myself sitting at my desk, and decided to take an email break from what I was doing. Normally, I get emails from my dad in Michigan all the time. Most recent was the photos he took at the Chelsea, MI Tax Day Te…

Rev. Donald Ray Logan, a retired ordained bishop from Cleveland, Tenn., passed away on July 31, 2021.
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Rev. Saunrda K. Rose, a retired exhorter from Cleveland, Tenn., passed away on April 24, 2021.
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There is just something ugly about a Christ follower carrying grudges. Carrying around that proverbial bucket filled with ugly is a laborious task to keep doing. In fact, not only is it laborious,but also it grieves the heart of God. We are supposed to be people of forgiveness. Grudges lead to nowhere good! Grudges damage […]

Josh Kelley and I have a lot in common. We both live in Washington state, we both have a background in the same denomination, we’re both pastors. One area we differ is that he’s a…

I have nothing against Christian bookstores. I spent more than fifteen years supporting my family in Christian retail while toiling in ministry. For me, Christian bookstores are simply a magnifying mirror revealing some of the American church’s blemishes. The problem We’re talking about pure capitalism here. Bookstores have a limited amount of money to sink […]