Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee on Mar 31st, 2012
Not along ago I was asked, “When will my ‘past’ stop being my present?” The question caused me to re-examine and ponder some of my own thoughts regarding the past and even how I see myself today. To be honest, it seems that regardless of how much time has gone by, too often my past […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee, Ministry Updates on Feb 29th, 2012
As many of you know, I am no stranger to the Caribbean. Twenty years ago, I began making frequent, regular missionary trips to the Caribbean. At that time, my ministry focus was teaching, training and equipping churches in personal evangelism primarily in Jamaica and Guyana. I was completely unaware that even then God had a […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee on Feb 17th, 2012
Dear Church, On February 7, 2012 when the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8 – which banned same-sex marriage in California – violated the U.S. Constitution, newspapers all over America offered considerable articles detailing the pro-gay agenda’s accomplishment. The pressure to affirm same-sex marriage has been and continues to be relentless. […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee on Dec 11th, 2011
Today, no subject is more controversial or misunderstood than the subject of homosexuality. Both the Church and our culture remain divided on the issue with many crucial questions frequently surfacing such as: How should parents and family members respond to gay loved ones? What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? How do we as […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee, To The Editor on Nov 29th, 2011
Dear Editor, Bakersfield Californian Newspaper (Community Voices), In response to the article titled Pro-Life for All by Valerie Schultz, November 11, 2011. Ms. Schultz concludes her article with “If we believe life is sacred, we must be life’s protectors.” These particular words compelled me to offer a reply since Ms. Schultz has frequently advocated, if […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee on Nov 1st, 2011
“I don’t expect this to go away. I’m here for you to help me control it.” By Pastor Phillip Lee The above quote reflects a statement I have been offered by many youth over the past several months. While I understand the statement and even on some level appreciate the sincerity and honesty, the statement […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee on Nov 1st, 2011
Have homosexuals been the object of ridicule and scorn? The answer is most obviously “Yes.” Apart from the broader goal of legitimizing homosexuality, the alleged aim of all “gay rights” initiatives, is to protect homosexuals from discrimination based solely on their “sexual orientation.” “Gay rights” advocates desire the freedom to practice their sexual “preferences” in […]
Posted in by Pastor Phillip Lee, Testimony on Jan 1st, 2010
“From a very small child I knew that I was different, and as childhood rolled into my teens the difference I felt became an all too apparent reality. I was homosexual.” Saturday October 5, 1985 That day was the day that Jesus came into my heart and my life was forever changed. The thirty-five years […]