by Dr. Blake | Jan 6, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
We can start over and change anytime, we feel the need, and there is something about a new year that speaks of new beginnings. It is a natural division visited upon us by the calendar. The way it so happens toward the end of the year, we in the United States celebrate...
by Dr. Blake | Dec 14, 2020 | Wesley's Horse
There have been a few memorable years in my life but none have been nearly as challenging as this present year for me personally or professionally. Beginning a little over a year ago my wife and I experienced a few challenges so imagine our surprise when we greeted...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 24, 2020 | Wesley's Horse
As a young pastor, I went to see a long-time parishioner. She lived in a nursing facility in a “memory-care unit” At that time, I do not recall having any experience with people suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s. This lady was sitting by herself...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 13, 2020 | Wesley's Horse
Regardless of what happened yesterday, you and I get a new day today. If you are going through a hard place that may not sound like a good thing, but it really is incredibly good news. The writer of Lamentations gives us a wonderful inspired reminder: The steadfast...
by Dr. Blake | Oct 27, 2020 | Wesley's Horse
If I were to start a Hall of Fame, I would start a “Pastors” Hall of fame. I have known many pastors who could be inducted on the first ballot. Not only would I include my pastors from my early years, but pastors and staff members I have met down through...