Chaplain Rick’s Thoughts

 

These are either random thoughts that were laid on my heart or specific topics that I researched and expounded on. Many of these are naturally opinionated from my point of view.


Passive Progressive

There is a movement that has been taking place since the 80’s that has been allowed to propagate by Christians. This movement of “passiveness” has become a major doctrinal departure…

Boldly Go

In the ‘60’s, a TV show set out to provide a mindset of exploration and adventure being pitched as “the wagon train to the stars”. Gene Roddenberry sought to provide…

Tips for a Clutter Free Home

As homes and apartments continue to be built for our ever-growing population, the challenge of space management seems to take center stage. These homes and apartments get smaller and smaller…

Alien Baptism

While not a name commonly used in fundamental circles, occasionally the topic of church membership comes into play, and the term Alien Baptism is used to determine a position on…

Who are the Sons of God?

Much speculation surrounds the question of Who are the Sons of God. Many different views come with Greek and Hebrew tags as authors attempt to explain their theories. I prefer…

The Gospel Defined

Ephesians 6:19  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, What is the…

Stress 2

Isaiah 4:28  Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there…

Stress

1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that…

Picture Perfect

I recently saw a post on Facebook where a teen group took a picture that I’m sure was innocent in nature… but the final effect, not so much. The end…

A Cautious Tale

One of the things that I have noted in the ministry that God has allowed, I have sought to preach, teach and encourage believers to grow in faith and their…

On the side on the Road

Every been driving down the road and noticed someone broken down? What went through your mind? I recall as a youth thinking “I’d hate to be in your shoes” thinking…