Kraig Lowell Pullam

Sunday Reflections

God be praised for another Lord’s Day!
This past Sunday I was out of the pulpit at the Mt. Salem Church. I had the privilege of preaching the 55th Church Anniversary of the Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, Texas, where my good friend Rev. Tony Rhone serves as the Leading Pastor. In a very real sense, God knows exactly what you need and when it is needed in one’s own life and, for the Pastor, in ministry. Not only are Tony and I kindred spirits, it has been refreshing to see somewhat similar congregations where we Pastor; and to see how his is flourishing and being strengthened through the pastoral leadership and diligent teaching of God’s Word. Ultimately, I’ve been encouraged by God’s faithfulness to a pastor and people who will follow Him as He leads them to fulfill the plan and purpose He has for His own church. Galilee and Pastor Rhone are a testament of this residing truth. And to see them receptive to God’s Word and to his leadership, was a great encouragement that my own congregation is moving in the right direction, to the glory of God. 

My sermon was “Dealing with Life’s Faltering Foundations”, an exposition of Psalm 11.  

Being a faithful student of Biblical exposition is more than a notion; and supersedes any given style. I believe that the best way to communicate God’s Word is in drawing out the meaning of the text. The meaning of the text gives birth to the meaning of the sermon. It’s that simple! AND…it’s just that hard! What makes it even harder, is when you are dealing with a writer who is apparently saying the same thing in a different way; and it is up to the expositor not to deviate from the point being made, in an effort to be different, eclectic or more interesting. The Psalms, I am learning, can be a bit repetitive, and can often seem redundant in nature. Psalm 11 is no exception. Nevertheless, the Psalter is dealing with renewing his confidence and trust in God, in the face of wickedness and evil.  

I am looking forward to standing in my own pulpit this coming Sunday; and to continue our study in the Psalms. Prayerfully, I am hoping to pick up in Psalm 12.  

In other news, my Cowboys are not doing well; but all is not lost. Lamar Odom, one apart of my Lakers, was found unconscious less than a week ago; and is said to have come out of a coma this evening. Unfortunately, the Houston Astros (the Houston team I love) is no longer a contender toward the eventual World Series. And, I am told, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. are in talks to fight again. This has been some kind of week. I have said to myself privately, time and again, that my goal is to blog each day; and more recently atleast more than once a week. But then, there have come the challenges of a more active family life at home, growing ministry at church, more responsibilities in chaplaincy….where does the time go? I am actively praying for more discipline and a secretary. On a more serious note – I am seeing some changes needing to take place in moving toward full-time ministry, and concentrating more on writing. I need every person I can find to lift me in prayer….for more discipline and…..a secretary. God be praised. I would love to hear your thoughts, about your week and for you to share this blog with others, if it is helpful to you. 

Blessings!