@shaunmckinleytn There is a whole lot of truth to this statement. Being aware of this crisis in leadership could change the future for any church or organization.
According to the Talmudic narrative, the twin sins of the Jews were factionalism and baseless hatred of one another. Sad to confess that this applies to American politics, factionalism and hatred are so inbred that we destroy the opportunity to repeat the success of our founders.
I agree that the actions of Will Smith were very wrong, but why do so many excuse the words of today’s comedians. They are rude, crude, and always putting others down. This is not humor but only vile speech perpetuating a society that has lost the art of wholesome speech!
@spears_steven Back in the 1980’s, a pastor ignored my counsel to not make it an “to die” issue over members who stayed home to watch the Super Bowl. What did he do, he ignored my wisdom and went to a home that was having a Super Bowl party to rebuke them. Pastoral reputation destroyed. Wow!
The denial of historical facts is nothing more than faith in our illusions of truth. Embracing a revisionist reality gives rebirth to violence, evil, and ignorance. The intentional denial of the Holocaust is the result of these revisionist and degenerate minds!
@S_L_Sanderson Some times bad things happen to good people. We learn about these events and people so that we will not allow such injustices to happen to others again. You and I can change the future by how we treat one other person today, even when some others have decided they are not worthy.
1 John 4:16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them (NLT). The fact that “God lives in us” cannot be forgotten; when we believe and trust in this reality, lives are changed!
2 Corinthians 6:6 We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. Where have Christians in the United States allowed themselves this truth to be set aside in Covid responses.
As we celebrate Pastors Appreciation Month, we should also pray for the mental health and spiritual well-being of pastors. Often, we overlook these vital areas of our pastor and pray for his or her physical health. Mental health awareness must become a congregational commitment.
Are you ready? HalCon Oregon’s Annual Youth Conference this weekend on October 1-2, 2021 at Conexcion de Vida in Salem. Begins on Friday at 6 pm. Come enjoy the Spirit and fellowship.
In 1964, the phrase “summer of our discontent” became broadly known because of societal inequities. But we face a similar discontent among masses who are tired and frustrated by continued racism, violence, viruses, and economic uncertainty. Look up! Redemption is drawing closer!