Why Diakonos?
Since founding this ministry, I have had several questions about our name, "Diakonos" that I will address in this article.
A Single Creator
I found my mind wandering into an exploration of creation. It was not an exploration of the act of creation or how creation commenced but the ownership of it. My pondering led me to consider that there is only one creator of everything.
Expect False Teaching
Have you noticed a lot of complaining, judging, pointing fingers, and arguing going on these days? One group is right about a particular issue, while those that oppose them are perceived to be evil, vile, or the source of everything wrong in the world.
Black Robe Revolution
I have grown tired of hearing the word democracy describe our nation in the media. The United States of America has never been, at any time in its embattled history ever been a democracy.
What’s With The Collar?
After three years of operating this ministry, this month particularly, I have been asked several times, "Why do you wear a white-collar shirt?" I have also recently faced scrutiny from some of my contemporaries.
Declaration of Dependence
When you read this section of the Declaration of Independence that many of us had drilled into us in school you might not pick up on the most important aspect that many have come to forget about this historically important document.
75 Words or Less – A Color Commentary
Recently, while applying for a grant program to help fund our ministry, I was posed the question, "Describe Your Organization in 75 words or less." I found this more challenging than it may suggest. Even though my following response was just over 75 words, I found it difficult to summarize our organization any finer than this.
Weathering The Storm
It has been a while since I wrote a blog article. In the unique situation I am in while writing this I find the extra time to catch up on things such as this. I am in a situation that has given me a lot of time to reflect on faith, and on this topic I want to share an illustrative story with you.
A Thankful Recovery
I make no secret of it that my health is less than perfect. I have recovered from more things in the past than most ever see in a lifetime. I frequently joke with hospital staff if they have finished the construction of my personal suite yet.
Hobbling Along
Hobbling Along “Religion is nothing but a crutch!” Oh, how many times I have heard people say that. I've never spoken up to someone who has said it in my presence in the past. Why, may you ask? Because the statement itself perplexed me, here is why. First off, [ Read More ]