I presented this message at Pentecostal Theological Seminary in 2022. Joshua ask the Angel, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” The angel responded, “No! I am the Lord’s commander!” God doesn’t choose sides. God commands obedience from all sides.
The Blood of Abel
Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother? . . . What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to Me from the ground” (Genesis 4:9-10).
Serpent Handling in the Church of God Tradition – Theological Perspectives
Celebrating Pentecost: A Sermon
Pope Leo, President Trump, and King Jesus
Following social media posts over the last couple of weeks has been interesting. With the election of Leo XIV, various pundits from the United States and Europe have been trying to claim ownership of the new pope. Those on the left have identified him as a woke social warrior. Those on the right claim that he is the high priest of the MAGA movement. Politics always tries to co-opt religion because politicians consider themselves to be semi-divine. When we become intoxicated by the politics of our time, we should read Psalm 2 on a daily basis. The heathen may rage, but Yahweh rules.
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Habemus Papam! So What?
Since the death of Pope Francis, the world has been watching Rome, waiting for a new Pope. Over the past several days, I have been watching social media feeds from Catholics, Protestants, and Pentecostals. Here are a few reflections.

