"AskPastorWalter"

Disclaimer:   For everyone that reads this blog..I am in a refining season with God that is blowing my imagination.  The Lord is preparing me for another dimension of ministry, after many years of being bi-vocational, with the real underlying purpose and promises in my heart, seemingly still in the distance.  THIS WORD is so very profound that I have to share it — with the hopes that others will allow the Spirit to take them into the "deep things" of their hearts, to reposition us all for the greatest measure of fruitfulness for His Kingdom in these Last Days.. KEY SCRIPTURES : Proverbs 3:3-4, "Let mercy (love) and truth (faithfulness) never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. " Romans 13:12, "Night's darkness is dissolving away as a new day of destiny dawns. So we must once and for all strip away what is done in the shadows of darkness, removing it like filthy clothes. And, once and for all...

While I sincerely appreciate "the examples" that both the "Old Testament" Scriptures and Prophets represent in our New Testament Reality, my biggest concern is how "commercialized" the apostolic and prophetic has become – primarily because of the Internet, multi-media and technological tools. The POWER of understanding the significance of ALL the "Ephesians 4 gifts" (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher) in our "new covenant era", is: WITHOUT the amplification and multiplied impact of these various mediums, the "foundation" and impact of these functionaries is NOT about the specific tool being used, BUT the founding and government of these persons being deeply rooted and grounded "in Christ"! EXAMPLE: Consider many of the demonstrations, manifestations and infallible proofs that were initiated in "caves", "quiet places", and in "total obscurity" — YET, the fo...

"WORKPLACE WISDOM DURING COVID-19" By Walter L. Smith III  (WS-3) "Awareness is key when combatting the unknown." (WS-3) Planning and prevention is preemptive to the recurring incidence thereof.." (WS-3) Gallup has studied global citizens' worries, fears and confidence during nearly every major crisis of the past eight decades -- including the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor and World War II, the Kennedy assassination, upheavals and riots in the 1960s, 9/11, the 2008 global financial crash, and now the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing is clear. Global citizens look to leadership for a crisis management plan -- and to provide confidence that there is a way forward that they can contribute to. In times of crisis, there are two directions human nature can take us: fear, helplessness and victimization -- or self-actualization and engagement. On the latter, if leaders have a clear way forward , human beings are amazingly resilient...

Street Justice" seeks retribution through reckless and sometimes even vain pursuits, because of a feeling, perception and undeserved outcome in being powerless and unfairly subjected to a law enforcement system traditionally known for bias, injustice and prejudice that's disproportionately perpetrated on a certain group of people (black folks) which have historically been marginalized, profiled and targeted by inaction, unjust laws, and "hit and miss" attempts at "justice". And to make the situation worse, the bleeding wounds of the community that further exacerbates "the slow wheel of justice", produces a paralyzing immobility — where the correct application of the law, is grossly lacking, arbitrary and insufficient to heal the past, present or future wounds and battle scars, which emboldens more anger, hurt and defeat in communities that can't afford unnecessary RIOTS.. Am I personally disappointed by the riots? Am ...

 COMPROMISING FREELY, BUT COOPERATING SUPREMELY You're NEVER compromising your faith in Christ, when you choose to use common sense —sanctified by your born again spirit, biblical wisdom, or wise counsel that's "proven" as we choose to "be led by the Spirit" in all of our decision-making, which will singularly influence the future direction of our lives in every area. We all know that actively living and serving Jesus Christ — especially as a Holy Ghost filled believer and disciple, absolutely means that we're to live the naturally-supernatural lifestyle in our every day lives! This means that we actually refuse to allow "the law of sin and death" with all of its bondage and yokes associated with our base nature, to rule or have dominion "in" or "over us" any longer. It does NOT ignore-but fully embraces both natural and spiritual laws.. It does NOT attempt to exemplify "super-humanity...

Well.. HERE IT IS! The Work of God is ALWAYS DONE in a developmental continuum of "His Amazing Grace" and/or in a continuation of His foundational truths found ONLY in "His Eternal and Proceeding Word" .. So, WHY are so many segments of the church STRUGGLING and STUCK, by what is now happening in 2020?!? LISTEN.. "Covid-19" or Coronavirus, isn't "new" in the sense that it's diabolical tentacles and death grip, is unrelated to other viruses that should have taught us the importance of "honoring foundational health principles and hygiene" around those battling of struggling with highly provocative respiratory conditions, etc. What function does the "Respiratory System" serve in the human body? The respiratory system of humans is a made up of a series of organs responsible for both taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.. The primary organ of the respiratory system is t...

"Sanctified experience", more than the "bumps and bruises of life" - is a better teacher; if we will allow it to be!  I've watched the unfulfilled desires (emptiness) in the eyes of others -- and myself (in the past), lead down some of the craziest paths and to some of the most nauseating destinations; especially in relationships!  When I look at people now in the place of my present maturity and brokenness, I'm moved at times to let them "push the button themselves"; or decide "to want what they say they want", by walking according to their stated confession...Otherwise, we all just become quite paralyzed in our developmental process.  Why Pastor - that's so cold and disengaging?  Because, leading people to water that's sitting right in front of them, is not real leadership; its a sympathy often born out of unresolved pain "in you" that you see in them, which contributes to their excuses — and i...