Old Souls & Young Souls
Recently I ran across a poem that grabbed me… When I can no more stir my soul to move, And … Continue reading Old Souls & Young Souls
Author: pastorkemp
These are the random musings of a man whose goal is to make Jesus the paramount pursuit of my life who, while in this effort, is writing down a few lessons I've learned along the way. You'll have to decide if they are worth heeding but at least you may learn a few things not to do.
But is it really better?
Ever had someone tell you, “Sometime this week I need to talk to you.” For me when someone tells me … Continue reading But is it really better?
The “Real” Truth
One cannot be saved by that which is not true. Thomas Oden, Life in the Spirit, p. 138 One of … Continue reading The “Real” Truth
Small Kindnesses…
Originally posted on The ONE THING:
Matthew 10:42 (NKJV) And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water… Continue reading Small Kindnesses…
Thank you for slowing down
The Dakotas and Montana are dotted with small towns and little villages. Much of my life consists of driving to … Continue reading Thank you for slowing down
Measure twice | Cut once
In 2005, I read Thom S. Rainer’s excellent book, Breakout Churches. I was ten years in on a twenty-year time … Continue reading Measure twice | Cut once
Time to take the seatbelt off?
A few years ago I was privileged to live in perhaps the most beautiful place I have ever lived. My … Continue reading Time to take the seatbelt off?
Don’t Normalize Behavior, Look for the Principle
Introduction: Recently speaking at a Minister’s Conference. Between the other invited guest and myself there was over 135 years of … Continue reading Don’t Normalize Behavior, Look for the Principle
Weekly Briefing: Stories, Volume 2: Both of which include the word “Ass”
Introduction: I grew up in a King James Version world. My generation may have been the last. But in those … Continue reading Weekly Briefing: Stories, Volume 2: Both of which include the word “Ass”
I quit…for now
“Work is not always required of a man. There is such a thing as sacred idleness, the cultivation of which … Continue reading I quit…for now
