Michael De Rosa

Pastor Mike is preaching well these days.  The Sermons are pointed, revealing, and inspiring.

Today was no different.  Today he preached on Unity. (more…)

The other day, at church, Pastor Mike exhorted us towards discovering and using the gifts that God has given us. And this made me think of a previous article I wrote AND promise I made to you.

Knowing about the His gifts -and even what your gifts are- is not the same as sensing fulfillment and peace in actually using them.  Over the years, I have seen too wide a chasm between this:  the intellectual assent of one’s giftedness and his actual follow-through in exercising that/those gifts, which brings me to the subject matter today: (more…)

One of the first steps in pressing into knowing God’s plan for you life is to learn how to be thankful in all things. Being thankful IN the bad things is not the same as being thankful because those things happened.  But, even more than that, being thankful is recognizing Read more…

¹⁸ Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.

Luke 12:18 New American Standard Bible

The other day, in the early hours of the morning, I decided to listen this portion of  God’s word (quite a bit different experience than reading it!).  And, as I reflected upon the verses, I was hard pressed NOT to see my plans for the day in a much more somber light. (more…)

Remember the 4 Spiritual Laws from Campus Crusade for Christ. I have a copy of it on my desk and I quote the first law:  “God loves you and has a wonderful plan your life”? This IS wonderful, but only when we dig into that ‘wonderful’.  So, let’s dig. It can Read more…

I think that we all have favorite Scriptures that have been anchors for us during various points in our life. And that it good.

And, it is bad.  Let me explain. (more…)

I have a confession:  though I love what this Season is all about, I am very saddened by the commercialism with which Society has tainted it. Black Friday’s have now spread out to terrific buy’s Thursdays, and Cyber Mondays.  Sure, I love getting a good deal, but…when is it time Read more…

The thief  comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

John 10:10 New American Standard

“Abundance?” during this time when our economy is poor, when tragedies hit, when crime is rampant?

Abundance?  Really?  Let’s talk. (more…)

Let’s be honest.  There are some people who consider ‘having a devotional time’ a bit less painful than having a tooth extracted. Not that they want it this way, but every time they hear that question, ‘how is your devotional time?’, the response is less than lackluster.

In fact, statistics indicate that 35% of Christians read the Bible on a regular basis.  I find that so ironic, given that God has daily wisdom for us to meet all our needs, and we don’t ask Him?

While Christians understand the reasons for devotional time, there is a lot of floundering on how to do it, when to do it, and what to do.  Books have been written about this very concern, but, alas, some individuals still struggle.

May I offer my suggestions on what works for me? (more…)

Have you ever heard someone say “God showed up in church today?” When I was a lot, this  phrase “God’s Spirit moved in the service” would either spook me or leave scratching my head in bewilderment. Now it is different.  I am beginning to understand this…a little bit more.  But Read more…