Category Archives: Pastor’s Pen

“Teaching, Preaching and Reaching For Christ”

Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my…

Many of us are familiar with the story, The Little Red Hen. A little red hen found a grain of wheat, and asks her friends, "Who will help me plant this wheat?" "Not I," said the cat, the pig, and the dog, each in turn. "Then I will," says the little red hen. After the…

RESURRECTION SUNDAY   Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection was necessary for washing away our sins, and providing the opportunity for us to be justified before God. In addition, Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection was also beneficial for us to have an intimate and personal relationship with Him. We now have a tripartite relationship with Jesus:…

The Pastor’s Pen: I previously shared this story that took place several summers ago in Chicago. I was involved in a discussion with several other pastors who serve in central city churches regarding the question, “Does the community take ownership of what the church is doing?” As the discussion progressed, it transitioned to the ministries…