Update – Going back to the Beginning
Update on February 3rd, 2025 Good Monday morning from the Preacher’s Pen! Over the past few days, we’ve faced a challenge on how to communicate the message of the Preacher’s Pen amidst the new changes coming our way. Our goal is to encourage individuals by helping them create better days today for a better life…
Back to the Beginning
Going Back to the Beginning Again In the next few weeks, the Preacher’s Pen website will undergo significant changes. Instead of the comprehensive resource it has become, it will return to its roots as a journal. In 2005, my family moved to South Carolina to work with a church plant. During this transition period, people…
What Does It Mean to be a Christian? (Part #6)
Words matter. Words make a difference to the one speaking them, and the one hearing them.Years ago, many of us were taught the phrase of “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” In our younger years, we used this phrase to deflect the harmful words of others. But words…
What Does It Mean to be a Christian? (Part #5)
Why would someone want a bad eternity? Personally, I cannot understand why anyone would know they may suffer eternal punishment and be satisfied to suffer the consequences. Further, I cannot understand how someone can believe that Jesus is real and still choose not to follow Him. Maybe I am partial because I grew up going…
What Does It Mean to be a Christian? (Part #4)
Christians are people of action! Being a Christian transcends beyond mere belief; it’s an active pursuit of a life modeled after Jesus Christ. This journey is not confined to Sundays but is an everyday commitment to living out one’s faith through actions that draw one closer to God. First, if you ask God in faith…
What Does It Mean to be a Christian?(Part #3)
Early Christians faced numerous challenges, including government persecution, adhering to a different set of beliefs, and striving to do what is right in an immoral world. These issues are not unique to the first century but continue to be relevant today. How do you cope with the challenges you encounter? James tells his readers that…
What Does It Mean to be a Christian? (Part #2)
The term ‘Christian’ is often associated with actions that reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ. As followers of Christ, Christians are expected to emulate his actions and teachings in their daily lives. The Epistle of James provides a practical guide for Christians, outlining the actions and behaviors that should be exhibited in their day-to-day lives.…
From Memories to Mindfulness: Making Social Media Work for You
Tired of the endless swipe-and-scroll routine on social media? Tired of feeling like you’re missing out on what’s truly important? Let’s change that. It’s about turning your go-to social platforms, like Instagram and Facebook, from being just a time-killer to a means for being more mindful and getting some personal growth in there too. We’ll…
What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?
In this series of articles, we will explore the meaning of being a Christian, as described in the book of James. We will start by examining the origins of the term “Christian” and its significance to followers of Christ. The term “Christian” is used three times in the Bible; Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, and 1…
Three Thoughts on the Importance of Bible Study for Christian Development
#1 – The Value of Bible Study for Personal Growth The Bible, in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” These words perfectly encapsulate the importance of Bible…
