Luke Ash is a pastor who relocated his family to Louisiana to take a church pastorate.  To supplement his income, he took a job at a local public library.  That's according to The Christian Post, which reported this past Friday: In February, Pastor Luke Ash returned to his hometown of Baton Rouge with his wife and their four children to begin serving as pastor of Stevendale Baptist Church. In orde...  Read More

Because we know Jesus, we have His Spirit who resides in our hearts - giving us the power to live a vibrant Christian life, a life of obedience in which we testify to His presence within us - He enables us togives us authority over the enemy and to display the victory that Jesus has won for us.  Colossians 3 describes how our lives can look:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put ...  Read More

Each generation has its choice - to follow the ways of God or to depart from His principles. Not long after the Israelites came into the promised land, a new generation arose that did not know the Lord.  And, they paid the consequences - they did, as the Bible says, what was right in their own eyes.  It's important that we transmit our Christian faith principles to the next generation.  1st John 2...  Read More

In a culture that promotes sexual deviancy - whether it is sexual activity outside of marriage, or infidelity, or same-sex marriage and sexual relationships, the propensity to break God's laws and violate His standards is all around us. We are called to uphold what the Bible teaches on marriage, and recognize that is an essential part of His plan for humanity. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:4 Marria...  Read More

When the Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, that is reliable instruction for us. So often, we try to work things out on our own without relying on the power of Almighty God. But, He desires for us to partner with Him, call upon His name, and see Him do incredible things. 1st Thessalonians 5 states:16 Rejoice always,17 pray without ceasing,18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of ...  Read More

The Bible has much to say about our speech - we are to speak truthfully, in a manner that is constructive, and produces fruit for the Kingdom of God. We should always strive to speak in a way that glorifies our Savior, and the Bible warns us about the importance of taming the tongue. I believe these concepts extend to other forms of communication, as well, including what is written. This passage f...  Read More

While there are some, even in the Church, who seem to advocate that people who experience gender dysphoria or same-sex attraction, should remain in that state, the Bible teaches that victory is possible over temptation and all areas of sin.  Interestingly enough, you have those that have been critical of therapy that can help people deal with their attractions, demonizing something that is intende...  Read More

On Thursday's edition of The Meeting House on Faith Radio, I referenced a news story from The Daily Citizen about a substantial grant that Baylor University had received dealing with LGBT inclusion.  Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family had written that article, which stated, as an updated version on the website noted:We explained, On June 30, Baylor University announced its Center for Church and ...  Read More