Category Archives: Encouragement

Some Thoughts on Abusive Churches, part 2

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

5/31/17 Hello again! I am including another post to Facebook that I wrote a while back concerning abusive churches and warnings to those that are in them.  I can only say that if you are a member of a church … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Abusive Churches, part 1

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

5/31/17 Hello again! One of the chapters of my journey with the Lord Jesus was being part of mildly to dangerously abusive churches.  Many of the things that happened during that time were so subversive that I could not even … Continue reading →

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Mayberry Theology: Truth Trumps Traditions

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

5-2-17 Hello there.  Thanks for visiting with me again.  It’s nice to have you stop by. Why not make yourself comfortable? Help yourself to a beverage and a snack. Let’s watch a little TV, shall we?  Take an imaginary trip … Continue reading →

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Mike Adkins “A Man Called Norman”

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

4-23-17 Today I am sharing a story with you that I heard many years ago on a James Dobson broadcast.  The story is told by Mike Adkins and is about his neighbor Norman, who is avoided, neglected, and forgotten by … Continue reading →

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Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

4-20-2017 Being a pastor of a small church, I have learned firsthand about how difficult it can be sometimes to stay encouraged in your ministry and faithful to your calling when you feel that you are alone or failing.  Unless … Continue reading →

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The Duane Miller Story (An Unexpected Healing)

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Pastor In Plaid

3-27-17 Years ago my Mama gave me a cassette to listen to about a man named Duane Miller, a Baptist preacher who lost his voice after an illness, and how his life changed because of this mysterious condition.  It is … Continue reading →

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