I am currently reading a fantastic book called the minister and his soul by Thomas Hamilton Lewis. I found the book tucked away in our church library. It was published in 1926. The author was the president of the general conference of the Methodist Protestant Church and the president emeritus of Western Maryland College. The book challenges…
Matthew 6:24 says, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” It is impossible to have split loyalties. All it does is cause grief and confusion. You cannot hold…
The other day I attended an informal pastor’s breakfast that I participate in once a month. It is a great joy to meet with such men of God and learn from them. It is very encouraging to share with each other our struggles and our victories. At the breakfast there was some conversation in regard…
Lately, I have become increasingly disturbed and burdened over the lack of spiritual vigor in the church. I have seen people that once were faithful to every aspect of the church, slowly slip away. I am bothered by those who only attend church on Sunday mornings and the only time they come to church on…
Pastor Chris Noland 