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Pastoral Responsibility, Accountability, and Authority within the church

Here we go… I understand pastoral care is a tough job. Some people will want to hurt you, even within your own church family, Yes, I said that… ! However, there’s also the potential for a great reward through a good pastoral care and prayer program. We need to, hold clergy accountable and make certain […]

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The Weaponized Tongue and the Post-Scale Problem

Brothers, sisters, one and all, we stand at a crossroads as the world transforms at a breakneck pace, driven by ever-evolving political landscapes and AI technology.  The same advancements that once brought progress now threaten to erode the very foundation of our ethics.Consider the social media landscape. Amplified by our screens, our words morph into […]

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Continue and strengthen your communication with our Savior after Easter

Stay with me….here we go! šŸ’ŖšŸ¾ Deepening our Connection… Easter is a joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the promise of eternal life. But how do we maintain that connection with God throughout the year? Here are some ways to strengthen your communication with your Savior: Prayer: Prayer is a powerful way to talk to […]

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Finding Hope in Tough Times – How God and Our Families Help Us

God will hold back your storms an light your path to him!šŸ’ŖšŸ¾ Let’s go! In the midst of life’s storms, find solace in the knowledge that God is your anchor. Focus your being on Him ā€“ your strength, purpose, love, and inspiration. Let Him guide your path, for He knows where you need to be. […]

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Grace over Grit

Grace over Grit! When you find yourself getting angry at everything, instead of letting it ruin your day and affect those around you, take a deep breath and ask God to help you stay calm and humble. Life can be tough, but you have the power to control how you react to it. Even when […]

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Help Me to Know the Power of My Words

Help Me to Know the Power of My Words We know from Scripture that our words have real power. God spoke the world into being by the power of His words (Hebrews 11:3) and we are in His image in part because of the power we have with words. Words do more than convey information […]

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Triumph of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday Sermon: Triumph of the Resurrection: Rev. Dr. Gerald F. Poe, Jr., PM Dear beloved, Family, Friends, colleagues, one and all… We gather on this glorious Easter Sunday to proclaim a truth that has echoed through the agesā€”a truth that stands unshakable against the winds of time. Today, we celebrate not just a day, […]

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Embracing Rejection and Finding Inner Peace

Scripture: Matthew 10:14 – “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.” Motivational Quote: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one […]

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A Reflection on Love and Healing with Biblical Wisdom

A Reflection on Love and Healing with Biblical Wisdom Love often asks us to navigate the tender spaces of someone elseā€™s unhealed wounds. It’s a profound, yet delicate dance between offering support and maintaining our own boundaries. How do we hold space for the ones we love while ensuring we donā€™t lose ourselves in their […]

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Posture Check – A Sustained Relationship with God

Walking in love and alignment with my amazing wife, Rev. Dr. Felicia L. Poe! Dr. Poe, thank you for your God-inspired Facebook post this New Yearā€™s Eveā€¦ ā€œPosture Check,ā€ thus God inspiring my post below today. Go God! as you would say! Somebody, help me a little here! Letā€™s get into it!šŸ˜‰ Father, Guide us […]

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