Category Archives: Musings from the Manse

mistake noun 1. an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc. 2. a misunderstanding or misconception. sin noun 1. transgression of divine law: the sin of Adam. 2. any act regarded as … Continue reading →

The Opposite of Going beyond What Is Written! I have signed the Nashville statement, because I believe it accurately and succinctly states what I believe the Bible teaches about human sexuality.  Some have thought that because it has been named … Continue reading →

Let’s explore an unhealthy attitude that is often condoned in the church… 1 Corinthians 4:6 Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning … Continue reading →

When I think of ministry and ministers, I think of this group of men and others like them. I have had the privilege of associating with these men during my 42 years of ministry and especially this group for the … Continue reading →

Charlottesville may be one of the most recent settings for the display of the poison of hatred and violence, but it certainly is not the first place and, unfortunately, will not be the last. I am no prophet; I am … Continue reading →

Sadly, churches, like individuals, die. This has been on my mind and heart recently, since one of our sister churches in my denomination, a church from which the church I pastor sprung up, closed its doors. In fact, it has … Continue reading →

I’ve been hearing a lot about “being positive” lately. It would seem that the greatest sin, the root of the world’s evils, is being negative. Now, I understand that negative thinking can drag people down, be unproductive and destructive, or turn people off. … Continue reading →

This is in response to a comment from Linda on my blog post: In the World or of the World. Numbers 25:1-3: While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with Moabite women, who … Continue reading →

Accommodation – a process of mutual adaptation between persons or social groups, usually achieved by eliminating or reducing hostility. James 4:4: “You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses … Continue reading →

John 21:1-7 NIV[1] Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: [2] Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus ), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other … Continue reading →