Tag Archives: A Pastor’s Perspective

Time Again to Discuss Tithing

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch In light of the fact Churches have been shut down since March, and most are just now reopening, I feel compelled to address tithing once more.  It’s certainly no secret that giving among Churches is

A Divided America

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch We certainly are divided as a Nation these days. It looks as though the Country is literally torn in half.  And the divisions seem political, but they are mostly spiritual.  It’s not Republican versus Democrat, it’s believer

How To Praise The Lord

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch Sometimes I should just refrain from writing my thoughts and simply let the Word of God speak on its own.   It doesn’t need any expounding; it doesn’t need my pontificating. It stands alone!  So here, in its

Living The Abundant Life With ‘Rona

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch In the book of John we find this promise from Jesus….. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” ‭‭John‬ ‭10:10‬ ‭‬‬

Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc in Your Life?

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch It hasn’t been easy for a lot of folks since the Coronavirus invaded our lives. We’ve all been impacted in one way or another. Some in far greater ways than others.   There are some who’ve

As He Said !

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch Well, it’s been one week since we celebrated Easter. I somewhat miss it even now. But I’d like to revisit a subject now that Easter has passed. Someone once asked me what I felt the

Is There Something Missing?

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch Is there a void in your life?  Do you feel incomplete sometimes?  Well, do you know what’s missing in many peoples lives?   Worship Not ordinary worship, but True Worship. Oh, most people do worship. But their worship

Is The Coronavirus God’s Judgement?

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch My my, there certainly are a lot of opinions being offered up out there on social media, newscasts, YouTube, blogs, etc. on whether God has sent the Coronavirus as His judgement on the earth for

Do You Have Understanding ?

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch There are many commanding verses penned by King Solomon in the book of Proverbs, but this one caught my attention the other day….. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your

Forever Is Really Long

Southaven, Ms By: Mike Upchurch A friend mentioned that they enjoy my columns, but that they’re way too long for him. I understand that. It’s hard to stop writing sometimes though when the thoughts are flowing.  Seems like no one