I did it. I took the plunge. I swallowed the red pill. I transferred my many sites to a new server promising better security and faster load times. I’d better not be seeing those 508 resource errors again any time soon. I tell you, the more traffic you get to your site the more you have to learn about the technical side of hosting. I need thank all my new readers for being part of the problem of overloading my [...] Read more »
How Can Non-Profits Raise Money Through Social Media?
Here’s a question a very passionate person sent me about to fund-raise through Social Media and other “out-of-the-box” strategies. I had to point him the the expert in what I consider “out-of-the-proverbial-box” strategies. Let me know what you think. Question: I would love to know your thoughts on fundraising for non-profits via social media and other “out of the box” ways to raise funds for small ministries Thanks! Answer: This is one case where I know someone who has a [...] Read more »
Am I Under a Curse if I Don’t Tithe?
Here’s a question that I know my answer will have some people will be accusing me of putting people under a curse. I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts and concerns. Question: I was raised to tithe. I’ve tithed the better portion of my life. When my husband took over the finances he decided that we couldn’t afford to tithe, so that got cut out. He still “lets” me give occasionally…if there’s extra, or when I feel particularly led he doesn’t complain [...] Read more »
5 Ways I’ve Failed at Confrontation
It’s one of those weeks with interesting phone calls, facebook messages, meetings and emails. It’s not even just because I stepped in it (more below). There are other hard conversations and emails in completely other directions. Man, you’d think I was paid to be a pastor. Anyway, I really need to thank everyone for your encouragement. It makes me feel good to know I’ve encouraged you in some way and blesses me so much to find out you’ve been praying [...] Read more »
How Can I Defeat an Addiction to Lust?
Here’s yet another question from another reader with a similar struggle. It’s great to remember 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” But the question becomes, “How can I practically live that out?” I’d appreciate your comments. [...] Read more »
Can You Help With Marriage Issues?
Here’s another question that came from me via email. Please add your suggests as well. Question: Hi and praise the Lord, do you offer spiritual guidance on marriage issues? Answer: I try to answer questions I can about marriage issues. If it’s in the Bible I can point it out. There are other great resources I can recommend to people. I did one post here: http://revtrev.com/questions-and-answers/is-there-hope-for-my-marriage/ It’s more of a “big picture” concept. Ministries I can recommend are Mark [...] Read more »
How To Respond to Criticism
This has been one of those kinds of weeks. I’m not discouraged, but more amazed at the emerging pattern. I have a muslim who calls himself a cleric who wants to debate me on Twitter. I have a reader who keeps emailing me arguments from 1800 years ago who I sense wants me to convert to gnosticism. I’ve told them both, “I wasn’t argued to the faith I have, I can’t be argued from it.” I’ve never really seen debates [...] Read more »
How to Conquer the Lust of the Flesh and Eyes
Here is a question another reader sent me. So many people ask similar questions that I really need to finish up the book I’ve been working on….leave your advice and maybe it will make it into the book (with you being properly cited). Question: Hi revtrev. First I want to thank you for the emails you’ve been sending me. About Living Life Above the Negativity. They built me up. I want to request you to help me cover or [...] Read more »
What Colour was Jesus?
Here’s a series of questions from a reader on the history of Jesus. I hope I wasn’t too sarcastic. Question: What nationality and colour was Jesus Christ? What language was Jesus Christ speaking. Where was Jesus Christ between 13yrs and 30yrs. Who was the wife of Jesus? How many children did Jesus christ bore with his wife. Remember these quote “Don’t cry for me but for yourselves and your children” The words from a caring father,husband and son. Answer: Jesus [...] Read more »
How do you Fast and Pray and Help Others Out?
These are questions I need a lot more time to answer fully but let’s start with the basics right now. How are we to do everything we are to do? Let me know what you think in the comments. Question: I’ve been so caught up in my emotions recently, I haven’t noticed that God was busy encouraging me with his servants and I have been ignoring. I recently sort references to aid me to understand more about our unfailing God [...] Read more »