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From the Desk of the Pastor

Of the Villa Rica Church of God of Prophecy

In Villa Rica, Georgia

Welcome! This page will give you links to articles, some slide shows, and a few books written by the pastor. We hope you enjoy them and use them in your study of the Word.

Some of these productions address controversial subjects. However, my intent in writing and presenting them is not to be divisive, but to be helpful. I hope these will aid you in your walk with the Lord.

Please remember two things as you read. First, as you read you should listen to God as He speaks to your heart. Reading and study are not enough. In and of themselves they are nothing! Second, I, the writer, am human. I am subject to mistakes. I am a work in progress. I have tried to find the will of God on every issue, but sometimes I miss it. I continue to learn, and an occasional update may be in order.

Fell free to email your comments concerning any or all works to the link given above.

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Thank you for your interest. May God bless you! (Please note that the works listed are not in order of importance, but are in alphabetical order for your convenience.)

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A Time of Crisis: A Call to Prayer (PDF Format)

I have recently felt a strong call to prayer in light of items in the news. This essay will give you some insight into what is on my heart regarding the simultaneous call for gay marriages and the release of the movie The Passion of the Christ.

Divorce, Remarriage, and Fornication (Slide Show)

This PowerPoint® presentation attempts to answer some of the tough questions regarding this important topic.

Doing God's Business (PDF Format)

This article deals with allowing God to move among His people as they attempt to conduct His business. It is in Word format. If you can't access it, try the HTML link at Doing God's Business! (?).

The Grace of God (PDF Format)

This article discusses the nature of the grace of God and how it affects the way we live.

I Do, I Don't, Why Not? (PDF Format)

This article came after a definite move of God in my heart. I felt very strongly that I should write it what shortly before this had seemed to be a confusing matter to me. However, the Lord began to give me inspiration and the result is given here. This topic touches nearly every home and many churches.

In Search of the Church (PDF Format)

Here is the full text of a book that discusses what it takes to be the Church of God of the Bible.

Internet Resources

Here are a few internet links that I have found helpful.

Just a Seed (PDF Format)

This article talks about the value of the witness of each Christian. Don't give in to the temptation to feel that God can't use you. He can, and He will. This article tells you how!

The Need to Feed (PDF Format)

Cell groups are an important part of our church. This article encourages a basic understanding of cell groups in the local church.

Splitting Heirs (PDF Format)

Too many churches split. Whether the split is over something small or something large, the effect is to hurt the perspective of the Kingdom of God in the eyes of non-believers. This article explores church splits and offers some suggestions on how to avoid them.

Pastoral Perspectives (PDF Format)

This is the full text of a book dealing with the essential principles of the ministry. Included are lesson plans to assist those who desire to teach these values to others.

Preaching Jesus (PDF Format)

This article from 1993 gives a glimpse of how my ministry has changed in a few short years from the tendency to preach works and the American dream to preaching Jesus Christ and Him crucified. It also points out that division occurs when we preach Jesus!

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