Several posts ago I opined on the concept of prosperity and rightly understood, yes, I am a prosperity preacher. I can clearly see that the Bible carefully outlines the appropriate place of wealth and it’s usage. It also highlights the economic status of several high profile characters in which we would affirm their righteous standing before God. So, prosperity is not in and of itself evil. Money is not the problem, but rather as Paul would write it is the “love of money” which is the root of all kinds of evil (I Timothy 6:10). That scriptural precept indicates that one can actually be materially impoverished and still in love with material stuff and their wealth. Please hear that carefully. A person can be poor and gripped by greed and covetousness. In the same vein, a person can be rich, and be consumed by their lack of wealth. Both are equally an affront to God.
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Escape From Babylon: It’s Time to Let Public Education Go
“Up, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon”.
Zechariah 2:7
I am sure I will irritate some people with this blog. Please, hear me out and read the entire blog before you post your rant. My intention is not simply to aggravate proponents of public education, but rather ignite a conversation (again) amongst Christians which many times gets sidetracked over the pragmatics of education rather than the philosophy of education. Bear with me as I try to navigate the tumultuous waters of how Christians should educate their children and view the current public educational system (from kindergarten to post-graduate). I say again, this post will make little sense to those outside of a committed biblical worldview. Those who practice compartmentalized Christianity or a “baptized secularism” will think this radical and reactionary. I simply give fair warning.
The IRS is in the Church Parking Lot (Literally)
I was recently made aware of a Politico article exposing a little known tax scheme aimed at non-profits (including churches, synagogues, colleges and hospitals) that your government has devised to regulate your parking lot.
Yes, you read that correctly…
The United States Government wants to regulate and tax the parking lots of American non-profit organizations. It’s insatiable desire to tax is again aimed at local churches.
Yes, I am Unapologetically a Prosperity Preacher
Guilty as charged…
I am indeed an unapologetic prosperity preacher…
However, before the epithets of “heretic”, “greedy”, or “gospel pimp” are hurled please have the integrity to read the entire blog. Not all “prosperity preachers” are cut from the same doctrinal cloth. Allow me to paint some context to my confession of prosperity preaching to help the reader understand the place from which I write.
My Word for 2019
A new year makes for an opportune moment to hear from God and adjust your direction and priorities to be in sync with His Will and plans for your life. Of course, we should be continually seeking and making any course adjustments as the Spirit leads and the Scripture commands. I have personally known for a couple of months that 2019 was going to be a critical year of transition and change in my life and ministry. (You can read previous recent blog’s for that update). However, as I was meditating upon the Scripture today and allowing my mind to be renewed to the Spirit’s application of the Word, I kept sensing that the word, “pursuit”, was being impressed upon my heart and spirit.