by Dr. Blake | Dec 6, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
It is good to be back home again in Indiana. I had a wonderful time on my sabbatical. While in Papua New Guinea I taught the “Doctrine of Holiness” class at the Melanesia Nazarene Bible College in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Our pastor at...
by Dr. Blake | Dec 2, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
Today I preached the report from Luke’s Gospel, regarding the angel Gabriel and his announcement to young Mary. Mary was a very young person, in reality just a girl. I have read that she was anywhere from 11-14 years of age. With most believing her...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 22, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful pit stop on the road of remembrance. Paul inspired by the Holy Spirit says that giving...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 19, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
It is Thanksgiving week! For the United States, it is a national holiday. What began with Pilgrim and native Americans in the 1600’s, then progressed to a Presidential Proclamation (Lincoln) to congressional action declaring it a national day of...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 18, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
On Saturday I made my way to Indianapolis Westside Church of the Nazarene for the Children’s Bible Quiz meet. One of the things you will see when attending a quiz meet is that there are two categories the “red” and the...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 11, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
I first met Dr. Jewell in 1996 when I became pastor at Indy Westside. He had served as interim pastor. The church had gone through a challenging period. Longtime pastor Dr. J.K. Warrick had left to accept the call to be the pastor at Olathe College Church. The pastor...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 8, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
Directions. I have been directionally challenged my entire life. Unlike others who have an innate sense of direction, I am the exact opposite. I have gotten lost seemingly going around the block. Unless the sun is rising or setting, I have no idea which...
by Dr. Blake | Nov 2, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
Mt Hagen is the third largest city in Papua New Guinea, with over 50,000 residents. Hagen is the capital of the Western Highlands Province, located in the fertile Wahgi valley in the central part of the country. It is 5500 feet above sea level, compared to...
by Dr. Blake | Oct 31, 2018 | Wesley's Horse
The flight to Hagen is delayed. Sitting in a large room, the gates at the Jackson International Airport for domestic travel within Papua New Guinea are somewhat imaginary. There is one door. Someone announces what flight is leaving, and you line up and...