Recently, a family member visited a local baptist church, She went and sat down on the front row of pews on the right side of the hall. Immediately, an older lady walked over and informed her that she had to sit somewhere else because, this pew was reserved for the first ladies of the church, the first ladies being the wives of the pastor, and lesser ministers of the church. My family member also said that the elderly lady was rather rude, and abrupt with her. Having come from a church who was multicultural, this family member had never heard of a first lady, let alone that they had special seating, since this practice was not in her home church.`This family member had to say a silent prayer, asking God to give her peace, so that she could stay for the service.
Another church in an economically strapped part of town, with a membership of about 500, has set aside one sunday a month to take up a love offering for their pastor, on top of his monthly salary. In doing a little math, I estimate that if each person gives 10 bucks apiece,the results could add up to $5,000 a month extra for the pastor, multiply that by 12, and one could see it as being very profitable for a pastor in that church.
Some popular pastors (no names) command as much as $10,000 dollars per sermon to come and preach at different churches, so a 2 day event could earn $20,000 or more for the pastor.
Is this what Jesus wanted the shepards of his body to do? How they should live? Is the church following the commands of JESUS?
Thursday, September 16, 2010
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Speaking Loudly in Silence: God is Good!!
Speaking Loudly in Silence: God is Good!!: "My son made the transition to junior high school from elementary this morning. Talon was so excited, and a little nervous. He got up, 2 hour..."
God is Good!!
My son made the transition to junior high school from elementary this morning. Talon was so excited, and a little nervous. He got up, 2 hours before school started, got dressed in his new duds, and was walking around the house with his backpack on an hour before time to leave. It reminded me of the feelings I had while making a similar transition many years ago. I was also reminded of a prayer I prayed several years ago while battling cancer. I poured the desires of my heart out to God, I wanted God to heal, and deliver me from that disease so that I could see my son grow up, and reach the milestones in life that young people reach. Nevertheless, I also prayed that Gods will be done with, and in my life. Needless to say, God heard, and answered, and today I testify. It is a very sick, and evil world into which we send our young ones out today, vastly different from when I was a kid, and while each day takes us closer to the return of our Lord evil continues to grow as well. I wonder if the life expectancy of todays generation is over 30yrs? Anyway, I prayed over my son, asking for peace, and protection today, and gave a few last minute instructions/reminders of who he is, and who he represents whenever he leaves our home, and whats expected of him, and tried not to let him see the tear in my eye, and he hugged me goodbye, and bounced out the door. The bible says to pray without ceasing, which is something we must do over our children, and loved ones everyday.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
KICKING THE UNEMPLOYED WHEN THEY'RE DOWN
I saw recently on the news, that employers are not hiring people who are unemployed, in fact; Many employers are seeking potential employees who are currently employed, rather than those who are unemployed. Some businesses are posting on some internet job sites "Unemployed Need Not Apply". When you factor in age, and gender biases, and now this new obstacle, How can one hope to change ones economic status if no one will hire them? It doesn't matter if a person is qualified anymore. That person won't even get an interview. Evil in America knows no bounds........
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