Restore, Don’t Reject: Biblical Shepherding
A focused, biblical appeal to the Independent Baptist church to stop rejecting divorced believers and return to restoration, accountability, and Christlike shepherding.
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I’m Don Porter, an educator and Christian writer who loves weaving together learning and faith. In the classroom and beyond, I aim to spark curiosity, encourage growth, and equip others with practical tools for both life and spiritual walk. Through teaching, writing, and digital projects, I share insights rooted in Scripture and everyday experience, with a desire to inspire confidence, nurture faith, and point others toward living with purpose.
A Christmas Without Christ: A Missed Opportunity
A packed church. A Christmas celebration. And yet, Christ was never mentioned. This reflection confronts a missed Gospel opportunity and calls the Church back to biblical courage.
The Weaker Vessel: A Pastoral Reflection
A pastoral reflection rooted in the KJV that addresses the misunderstood phrase “the weaker vessel,” calling believers to honor, value, and biblical understanding.
When Churches Act Like Businesses — A Challenge
Many local churches have traded spiritual discernment for business methods when seeking pastors and ordaining men. As Independent Baptists, we must return to prayerful leadership and biblical confirmation, not corporate processes. God calls, the Spirit sends, and the church confirms—not the résumés, rituals, or reputations of men.
Teachers Aren’t On Call 24/7
Parents contacting teachers at night and on weekends fuels stress and burnout. Learn why respecting teachers’ time is essential for healthy classrooms.