Back in 2010, I sat down and started something called Ramblings of a Country Preacher. At the time, I had no grand vision, no plans for influence, and certainly no idea how many people from around the world would eventually stop by to read the thoughts of an old country preacher from Indiana. I felt a burden to write.
What began as a few scattered thoughts soon became a ministry.
Over the years, these writings have wandered through many subjects — faith, political events, spiritual deception, Bible prophecy, church history, preparedness, family struggles, and the everyday trials of ordinary people trying to survive in an increasingly troubled world. Some have wondered why a preacher would write about such a wide variety of subjects. The answer is simple: the Gospel speaks to every part of life.
I have always believed there are more ways to reach people than simply standing behind a pulpit on Sunday morning. The local Church is important, and missionaries are vital to the Kingdom of God, but the world has changed. Today, people search for answers late at night on a phone screen or a computer monitor. Some will never walk through the doors of a church, yet they will quietly read words written online while carrying burdens no one else can see.
I realized years ago that the internet could become a mission field.
So I kept writing.
Some people found the posts encouraging. Others found them disturbing. Some appreciated the warnings; others thought I was too negative. Over time, I was placed into categories I never imagined I would be associated with. I have been called controversial, unconventional, alarmist, and even “the preacher of doom.”
But fear has never been my message.
My burden has always been repentance.
“Cry aloud, spare not, lift thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression…” — Isaiah 58:1 KJV.
As I have grown older, I have become more outspoken about the spiritual condition of the modern Church. I have watched many churches drift from the teachings of Christ to embrace comfort, entertainment, politics, materialism, and worldly compromise. Somewhere along the way, much of modern Christianity stopped warning about sin and started trying to make the world comfortable with it.
That troubles me deeply.
The Gospel was never meant to entertain people on their way to destruction. It was meant to awaken them.
“Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” — Ephesians 5:14 KJV.
I know I do not fit into the mainstream of modern religion. I am not a celebrity preacher. I do not have a television ministry, a marketing team, or a polished image. I am simply a country preacher trying to remain faithful to Jesus Christ and the Scriptures.
This blog has never been about building wealth or fame. I have never monetized it. No advertisements are covering the pages, no subscriptions are hidden behind paywalls, and no requests for donations.
The Gospel is free.
“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters… yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” — Isaiah 55:1 KJV
Because I believe the Gospel should be freely given, I have tried to keep this ministry free as well.
For over sixteen years, a small group of faithful readers has stayed with me. Some agree with me. Some do not. Yet they continue reading because they know these writings come from sincerity and conviction. I may not always be right, and I certainly do not claim to have all the answers, but I believe people deserve honesty instead of polished religious performances.
This blog became my pulpit to the world.
Here I ask difficult questions. Here, I challenge popular teachings that are often taken for granted. Here, I encourage people to stop unthinkingly following men and to search the Scriptures for themselves.
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV
Too many believers today know church culture better than they know the Word of God. They can quote famous preachers but cannot explain the teachings of Christ. That is dangerous in an age filled with deception.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine…” — 2 Timothy 4:3 KJV.
I do not write to argue with people. I am not trying to force anyone to agree with my views. My desire is much simpler than that. I want people to think. I want them to pray. I want them to search the Scriptures honestly and seek God for themselves.
“These were more noble… in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” — Acts 17:11 KJV.
The world is changing rapidly. Nations are trembling. Economies are unstable. Wars and rumors of wars fill the headlines daily. Fear, confusion, deception, and moral darkness seem to increase with every passing year. Yet even in troubling times, my message remains the same: Jesus Christ is still the answer.
Not politics.
Not governments.
Not wealth.
Not worldly systems.
Jesus Christ.
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” — Hebrews 13:8 KJV
If these writings challenge you, then search the Scriptures. If they encourage you, give glory to God. If they disturb you, perhaps that disturbance is meant to awaken something spiritually asleep.
I am simply an old country preacher sounding a warning and pointing people back to Christ.
And as long as the Lord gives me strength, I will keep writing. If you find this blog helpful, share it with your friends.
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