Archive for February, 2012

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Posted: February 21, 2012 in Insight

“When Delilah saw that he had told her all that was in his heart … she made him sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his hair. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him … he awoke from his sleep [...]

Connected with the command to love, is the act of forgiving one’s self. Forgiving one’s self for our own shortcomings and failures is necessary for a harmonious and healthy spiritual life. Throughout my years as a pastor, I’ve sat with countless people who still hold onto their regrets so deeply that they allow these regrets [...]

There is a tale that speaks about a method used to discover the degree of loyalty that a selected knight might have for his king and kingdom prior to his appointment. On the eve of the upcoming knight’s installment, the highest-ranking knights would conduct a secret ceremony in the absence of the king. The twelve [...]

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes…” (Malachi 3:11 ) This scripture is often used when one needs to dispose of a “spiritual enemy”.  And spiritual enemies are many times hidden and difficult to expose. However, a tither has been given the promise that God will justly deal with all of his/her enemies. [...]

The Superhero Heresy

Posted: February 3, 2012 in Insight

In the early sixties, this is what a Superhero looked like. I remember coming home from school and watching episodes of Superman religiously. I was about six years old when it finally happened. I thought I could “do it”. I believed for sure I could fly through the living room wall. I had memorized the [...]