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.
Many pastors feel pressured by changing service schedules. But Scripture never commands how often we meet—only that we gather faithfully. Whether your church meets once or three times a week, Christ—not the calendar—defines faithfulness.
Many believers have confused rendering with surrendering. Christ’s words in Matthew 22 were not about political compliance but spiritual boundaries. Caesar may own coins, but God owns conscience. Before we render, we must remember what belongs to God.
The local church was never meant to function like a corporation. When boards, councils, and Robert’s Rules replace the Spirit’s leadership, the body loses its voice. True authority rests in the congregation collectively under the headship of Christ.
For centuries, Christians have quoted Romans 13 as a command to obey government without question. But what if that interpretation has blinded us to the limits of Caesar’s authority? This post exposes the “Caesar Syndrome”—a subtle but dangerous confusion between rendering and surrendering—and calls the church back to biblical discernment, conscience, and courage.
Profanity has become the language of choice in too many workplaces, but it isn’t strength — it’s weakness. When vulgarity replaces vocabulary, respect disappears, and communication breaks down from the top down.