As a student of church history and theology I am amazed at the present revival and or renewal of old heretical views that were already investigated and condemned by the historic, orthodox, universal church. By heretical, in the context of this article—I am referring to teachings that do not align with the clear teachings and…

The following is part two of my article “Why Some Have Already Been Judged By the Courts of Heaven, Part I.” The Apostle Paul actually says that at a certain point God gives people over to the sinful desires of their hearts, gives people up to their shameful desires and to a depraved mind so…

A prophetic culture is an exciting and much needed element for a cutting edge local church. By “prophetic culture” I am referring to having a sense of anticipation among the attendees that God is going to manifest His presence and speak directly to His people, either through the preached Word of God and/or through the…

With the Judge Brett Kavanaugh hearings currently happening, there is now a focus related to the process of determining truth when there is a serious allegation against another person. Although – short of verifying something empirically with DNA (when there is a physical assault without another witness to verify said assault) – the presentation of…

I realize that some of my posts will not win the “Dale Carnegie” award that wins friends and influences people (at least the win friends part!). This is one of those posts. People often ask me how I write, and I tell them that I sense a prophetic download or witness in my spirit on…

There has been a tendency in the Body of Christ for the past several decades to simplify our understanding of the nature of God and the bible to comport with our rational understanding of good, evil, and justice. Consequently, this quest to simplify everything has resulted in a definition of God’s goodness that focuses on…

The following 20 signs are based on my observations regarding organizational dysfunction associated with a toxic (poisonous) culture in any organization. In this article, the word culture refers to the prevailing attitude, behavior, and unspoken feeling and or rules that motivate and determine how people respond, react, and act in the context of their work….

With the incredibly heartbreaking suicide of young pastor Andrew Stoecklein, the topic of mental health for pastors is now front and center of the conversation regarding spiritual leadership. Paul the apostle alluded to some of his psychological challenges in the intensely personal 2 epistle to the Corinthians when he said he “was under great pressure,…

Universalism is gaining more steam among evangelicals who seek to present a relevant gospel and influence culture. Popular megachurch pastor Rob Bell recently wrote a controversial book dealing with this subject entitled Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. I have not yet read this book…

The structure of this article is taken from a Daily News article that detailed an elected official’s failed leadership style which resulted in chaos and an organizational mess in this official’s administration. This stunning confidential report was ordered by this official for the purpose of analyzing their operational efficiency when they were serving as a…