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Chicken Farms and Church

Commercial chicken farming has shifted focus from QUALITY TO QUANTITY in today's food industry. The overwhelming pressure placed on poultry farms to succeed has caused many to prioritize any means legally necessary to produce as many birds as possible in the shortest...

Still Talking with Snakes?

Can you imagine if Adam and Eve had kept the serpent close shortly after their expulsion from the Garden? Could you imagine that, if the serpent still talked, Adam and Eve would have spent time communicating with it? This sounds preposterous, I know, but it is...

Observations on Insecurity in Ministry

Insecurity prevents a ministry from allowing God to flow unhindered. The minister constantly attempts to fight against his perceptions and inferiority by demanding conformity from those around him to an internalized image he seeks to project on them. Tragically, he...
The Revelation of Expectation

The Revelation of Expectation

Hannah and Simeon exemplify devoutness, waiting for the Messiah’s arrival with genuine expectation. Unlike others, their faith allows for divine surprises. They recognized Christ in the humble guise of an infant, demonstrating the importance of being open to unexpected answers in prayer while remaining attentive to God’s unpredictable ways.

Spiritual Authority Series #2: The Role of Watchman Nee

Spiritual Authority Series #2: The Role of Watchman Nee

In specific contexts of the Pentecostal community, discussing a theology of Spiritual Authority is only possible by bringing the work of Watchman Nee on Spiritual Authority into the mix. Little is known about Watchman Nee and the rapid development of his Christian...

Spiritual Authority Series #1: Anecdotes and Authority

Spiritual Authority Series #1: Anecdotes and Authority

Suppose you are on the frontline of pastoral ministry. In that case, I’m sure you have either become the target of or have seen the various deconstructed attacks on principles of spiritual authority. Many of these attacks can seem to cherry-pick what is often...

When the Wrong Spirit Uses the Right Scripture

When the Wrong Spirit Uses the Right Scripture

Let's start with a scenario. Imagine an individual attending a church. In one service, someone in leadership said something neither wise nor appropriate to this individual. This individual was hurt, and rightfully so, and they left the service seething. All they could...

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