Sonja and I preached this message together at the Abundant Life Fellowship in Butte, MT, Senior Pastor, Tim Moslander. ____________________ Introduction David Whether married, single by choice or not by choice I think we can all agree that love is important. In the words of Deon Jackson’s 1966 classic song: “Love Makes the World Go … Continue reading
Author Archives: pastorkemp
“Kemp’s Rules” #1-3
The picture included with this video is a picture I took in South Dakota a few days ago. It is called Bear Butte and is just a few miles north of Sturgis, SD. I remember the first time I saw it. It was the winter of 2018 and I was driving south from Bismarck heading … Continue reading
The supply is over there
My God shall supply all my need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) Amen! I can truly say, beyond my wildest imagination, that God has faithfully supplied all my needs. I am amazed and grateful! But in looking back over the years I have learned something… Often the supply that … Continue reading
Before you lose faith…
What does it profit if someone says he has faith but does not have works? _James the brother of Jesus (James 2:14) You must work on what you have faith in. Perhaps you are losing faith in your… friend, marriage, company, country, church, yourself… especially yourself. Before you throw in the towel, work on making … Continue reading
Background noise
From the amount of information and misinformation that is being produced moment by moment, you’d think people believe that what they say matters. But before you grab that mic and begin shouting… “Something ought to be done!” Remember that that’s just more information and we had more information than we needed yesterday. Or before you … Continue reading
Three Quotes that will Improve Your Life & Ministry
When Superman was most exceptional
“Professionals stick to the schedule; amateurs let life get in the way.” — Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Exceptions happen… …the drop-everything-and-rush-to-the-hospital call that you receive in the middle of a meeting, …the delectable homemade dessert that your colleague brought to the … Continue reading
That’s above your pay grade
If you really and truly can’t do it, then quit talking about it and stressing about it and do something else even better and more productive. (Wise advice I was once given.) The truth is, virtually everything is above your pay grade and mine. People are making decisions and taking actions that we are going … Continue reading
Doing something you’ve never done before.
“I’ve been an observer of people all my life, and I’ve noticed that most people are pretty passive about their lives. An indication of this is that when asked to describe significant regrets in their lives, eight out of ten people focus on actions they did not take rather than actions they did. In other … Continue reading
Three Takeaways from this Pastoral Transition
NOTE: This blog contains my notes for my Sunday message preached at Big Life Church in Rapid City, SD on January 31, 2021 and is especially dedicated to the amazing Big Life congregation that Sonja and I have grown to truly love, respect, and cherish, especially through this pastoral transition. Sermon Title: Three Takeaways from … Continue reading
