David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Dec 9, 2019
Bah Humbug to Political Correctness
I recently came across a cartoon that illustrated the dissimilar feelings and expressions that people have about Christmas. It portrayed...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- Oct 3, 2019
Thanksgiving–the Antidote to Selfishness
In the movie, “The Pirates of the Caribbean”, the pirates conducted themselves by the motto of Captain Jack Sparrow. Do you know what...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- Sep 18, 2019
Does Your Church Need A Turnaround?
If you have ever been traveling down a one-way street, but you really need to get turned around and head in the other direction, there is...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- Jun 23, 2019
Mobilizing the Church
I remember a children's Sunday School song that was popular a few years back. The lyrics went like this: When we all work together,...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- May 21, 2019
"Christian" Skeptics
During Easter week, Christians from around the world celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was a blessed time of...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- Apr 17, 2019
The Cross and the Empty Tomb
It was a cold winter’s day, 29 years ago, when I attended my father’s funeral. On that day, I was filled with the emotions a son deals...
David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Mar 27, 2019
Characteristics of a Real Church
What makes a church a church? More importantly, what makes a church a healthy and lasting church? Have you seen any buildings in your...
David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Feb 27, 2019
Shining Light in Our Culture
Joshua led Israel during a time when the spiritual focus of the nation was centered on God and his faithfulness. We read in the book of...
David Schrader, PhD., National Pastor
- Jan 21, 2019
Grow Some Fruit–Don't Wither
In Mark 11:12-19, Jesus curses a fig tree for not bearing fruit and then he immediately drives the moneychangers and merchants out of the...
David Schrader, PhD. National Pastor
- Dec 5, 2018
Don't Let Grinches Steal Your Christmas
Several years ago, Theodor Seuss Geise, under the pseudonym, Dr. Suess, penned the words to his famous book, How The Grinch Stole...