Each year at Mother’s Day we beseech God with this prayer.  It obviously isn’t Mother’s Day, but the beginning of the school year is often a good reminder of what all a mother is and what being a mother means.  Especially in this time, Moms and Dads are being appreciated in new ways… just as…Continue reading Prayer for Mothers

I don’t do this very often, but sometimes I have someone reach out and offer to write an article that seems valuable to my readers. Today, Camille Johnson, of The Bereaver website. Her focus is to have some materials for people when they are grieving. I like her material on this topic in particular, though I do…Continue reading 3 Things People Struggling with the Loss of a Loved One Need to Know

In 1984, one of the most influential movies of a generation came out – it led to thousands of young people digging pits in preparation to fight off the imminent invasion from Russia and Central America. It created something of a mindset that is probably the most noble thing about Generation X: we were all…Continue reading Wolverines!!! (that oughta get at least all of the Gen X’ers to read).

Have fun and invest in your marriage near Valentines – Feb 11. For years, I have been teaching about the patterns that seem to be devastating sexual freedom in marriages. There are some misunderstandings that, once understood, can reverse the downslide! Here is the link to register for this date event of the year! Spaces…Continue reading Tyler Valentines Date Opportunity

Option 3 – The Medieval Roman era church and the Jewish Zealots worked to take over or to overthrow the worldly culture.  This is also the modern efforts of Islam.  This is what the church attempted starting in the 400’s and what the Roman church did.  Christianity became the main factor of the culture. In time, kings…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & of The U.S. – Part 6

What are our options when faced, as The Church, in the midst of a culture in which the Worldview we espouse is seen increasingly as immoral? As we become unloved and despised for our beliefs, how do we respond? History has taught us several options. What I am writing, what I have started, is based…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & The U.S. – Part 5

Incidentally, as a government teacher, I would note that this issue is much larger than just marriage; it has become the case with all rights.  In the modern understanding of the progressive worldview, the government is the catalyst and creator of rights. The founders, and many modern conservatives, hold to the idea that all rights are…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & The U.S. – Part 4

The issue here is that I have never had to give thought to the role of government in marriage before, since, as mentioned above, it pretty much perfectly coincided with the Divine concepts.   The main argument for the government being involved in marriage is based on the idea that the government’s job is to encourage…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & The U.S. – Part 3

Just in case you are interested, there are two blogs that I am on regularly. If you are not interested, I completely understand. Have a great day! One is the “In Between” Podcast – this is primarily targeted at members at South Spring Baptist, where I am lead pastor. For a long time, we have…Continue reading Heads Up – Some Blogs I’m On

In fact, for most of our history as Americans, it has been political suicide to FAIL to claim to believe in god… and for a long time, to FAIL to claim Christ as Savior.  Being a religious person has rightly been a protected status; but I fear that at the political level, it has encouraged some very dishonest…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & of The U.S. – Part 2

I started this article about 5 years ago when I was under the distinct impression that the Worldview changes happening in the United States were going to put leadership in the federal government that would be actively anti-church.  I was preparing my own thoughts and actions to have lines drawn in the sand that a biblically…Continue reading Citizen of Heaven & of The U.S.

This week, there were several headlines.  In the midst of them, I was only truly struck by one thought. Here is what came out: 1.  There is an online industry that creates Billions in revenue per year.  Billions with a “B”.  That may create a white noise in your brain – that is the effect of “Big Numbers Psychology” issues.   It is…Continue reading The Sudden Online Crisis?

Psychology of Large Numbers. The psychology of big numbers is interesting.  The government of the US has been depending on this for some time, now.   Past our physical experiences, our brain kind of files all large numbers as “large” and leaves it at that. This can apply to very small numbers too. two very small amounts…Continue reading The Psychology of Big Numbers

Hello, apparently you have recently heard me speak somewhere and I referenced some of my other materials.  I hope you find what you are looking for.  If not, send me an email and I will help you find the link. At the baseline the best bets for searching will be: www.alethiacounseling.com www.southspring.org and for regular new public…Continue reading Follow Up Links From My Recent Talks

In addition to acceptance and disappointment, why else might people walk away from so great a salvation? 3.  Radical levels of ignorance… often by choice.   Truth, questions, vigorous debate… real discussion and seeking of evidence… rational dialogue are ALWAYS on the side of God. The demon Screwtape, in Screwtape Letters points this out in so many ways……Continue reading What’s Up With “Famous” Christians “Deconstructing” their Faith – Part 4

Here are some of my assumptions to finally answer, from the outside, the original question above. 1.  I think one probably motive for some of these deconstructions is acceptance.  This takes a few forms.  They are celebrities and in order to stay acceptable within the celebrity class, there are certain views that are unacceptable and others that are required.  We…Continue reading What’s Up With “Famous” Christians “Deconstructing” their Faith? – Part 3

I thought I would update those who read to know, if interested, how to pray for me regarding some upcoming peaking events. In addition to preaching most Sundays, I will be the lead speaker for our student camp and (simultaneously) our preteen camp in a few weeks. The week after that, I will be the…Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Stuff

A few years ago, Joshua Harris – author of “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” did offer more details: My heart is full of gratitude. I wish you could see all the messages people sent me after the announcement of my divorce. They are expressions of love though they are saddened or even strongly disapprove of the…Continue reading “What’s up with “Famous” Christians “Deconstructing” their Faith? – Part 2