Joel Kleppinger » faith

God’s call on my life

Joel — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:13:21 +0000

This month, I’ve spent more time thinking and praying about God’s call on my life than I have in a long time. I’ve been feeling like I don’t really know what to do right now, but I know I need …

Is God all I need?

Joel — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:05:26 +0000

The Chris Tomlin song “More than Enough” has been in my head since it came out. Even though that was several years ago, I’m still interacting with and evaluating it.

It started as an expression of frustration with Christian people …

Why I stopped praying for Revival

Joel — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:58:03 +0000

All over the Pentecostal church, I see the constant hope for revival. When Pentecostal people do pray, revival is always mentioned. Frankly, I'm tired of hearing it.

Spirituality could mean anything

Joel — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:52:27 +0000

So what does it mean to you? I recently began communicating with a woman, and pretty early on, I asked her to describe her spirituality. Here's her response.

Why I drive 1000 miles to go to Woodston Camp

Joel — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:06:27 +0000

Woodston Camp is a tiny, rustic campground in middle of nowhere, Kansas that is open 1 week per year. I go there every year, even though I've lived as far as 1400 miles away. Why?

Modern Faith in Luke 1

Joel — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:53:57 +0000

Luke 1, from The Message

^5-7During the rule of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest assigned service in the regiment of Abijah. His name was Zacharias. His wife was descended from the daughters of Aaron. Her name
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A Pastor’s life

Joel — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:53:38 +0000

I'm not a pastor. I never have been, and I probably never will be. I have, however, lived, worked, and spent a lot of time hanging around a lot of different pastors. And these are their stories...