by Dr. Blake | Feb 19, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
Today is a time that few, if any, of us have ever experienced. Even the bravest find they are moving confidently forward, all the while knowing they do not know where they are going exactly! It is time to take a deep breath and be candid and confess: “I am not...
by Dr. Blake | Feb 8, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
Temptation is seemingly everywhere. You cannot let down your guard; it will strike at the least opportune times. If you think you are immune, you must remember Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Before Jesus...
by Dr. Blake | Feb 3, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
There is this verse in the book of Deuteronomy: “Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” Fear is so debilitating. Anxiety, apprehension, and fear have defeated more people, deflated more dreams, discouraged more plans than...
by Dr. Blake | Feb 1, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
The first part of Colossians 3:16 says “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly..” The word translated home is the word used to be welcome or to feel comfortable and at home. In other words, there is no place like home. Home is where we can be...
by Dr. Blake | Jan 28, 2021 | Wesley's Horse
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (Zechariah 4:6). Often we think to be noticed or even make progress, we have to do big things in huge ways with enormous amounts of...
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...