Tag Archives: pastoral ministry

Sock-puppets and Trolls

This is a pastoral blog and is privately hosted; it’s not linked to the WordPress community. There’s not a lot of traffic and that’s fine. I’m trying to serve a small audience that is actually interested in what I have … Continue reading

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Don’t Barge In

Sometimes I need to post reminders. This is a pastoral blog. This blog is the pulpit for a virtual parish, a “virtual church” if you will. It’s purpose is to encourage faith and what faith demands. It is not for … Continue reading

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A Pastoral Letter on Vaccine Resistance

I’m going to share a burden that has grown quickly in the past few weeks. Pray first, then think about this. Follow your convictions. All I can offer is what I have, and I fully admit that it’s limited to … Continue reading

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Give Him Time

Give God time to do His work His way. Today was consumed in messing with my computer. You can read about that tomorrow on my old blog, if you are interested. But the important thing that happened today was the … Continue reading

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Still Your Elder

So Radix Fidem is an idea, and we hope it generates a movement that changes the way a lot of people view Christian faith. But I remain a virtual elder and pastor, and that ministry keeps the title of “Kiln … Continue reading

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The Rot in Mainstream Religion

One symptom of the Curse of the Fall is our natural tendency to trust charisma over moral truth. God works through His Creation. Indeed, Creation — Reality — is imbued with His moral character. In terms of human experience, there … Continue reading

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Covenant Book: Epilogue

There is one practical matter that needs a little attention. The New Testament lays out the qualifications of pastors. This is the moral and spiritual leader, the preacher and ceremonial guide we associate with priesthood. This is the “hired gun” … Continue reading

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Paranoia?

I have a burning conviction in my soul that something big is about to break out in our world. Several of you have discussed with me privately how God is calling you to serve in ways that make no sense … Continue reading

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Your Servant

Just a reminder folks: I am your servant. Some of you already communicate with me — comparing notes, asking questions about something I’ve written or even seeking pastoral counsel. At least a couple of you call me from time to … Continue reading

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Painting Signs

You can’t defy the Creator. Don’t think in terms of absolutes or you’ll never get this. God operates on the basis of proximity in His Creation. So you will find yourself in relative terms close to or far from Him, … Continue reading

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