Tim Whalen’s Blog
Politics and Christian Responsibility
Christian Responsibility and Politics I remember very well when I came to Owosso as the new Pastor of Bible Baptist Church. I wanted a good reputation towards the saved and the lost of the area. I thought gaining some status among the people would be a...
Help For A Faltering Prayer Life
Prayer Life Boring? I had the privilege of meeting with several ladies not too long ago and I could sense their frustration with not having a consistent, vibrant prayer life. One by one they voiced their dissatisfaction and stories of failure. Now to be sure these are...
How To Avoid Depression
Keep Thy Heart With All Diligence The above title is from a great verse found in the Bible, urging us to be very careful as to what we allow into our lives whether it be through the ear or the eye. Having said that there are still things that happen to us that put us...
A Drunk No More!
I Am NOT A Sober Drunk! I Am Not A Sober Drunk! Thirty-eight years ago I was reading A Gideon's Bible to find out where I was going after I died. I was concerned about where I would spend eternity and being raised Catholic, I was not familiar with the basic message...
How’s Your Prayer Life?
When asked about their prayer life most people would answer with responses like: "Well it's not too bad, but it could be better" or "It's not very good." Both sets of people will readily agree that God hears and answers prayer and that they should pray more but we...
Foster Parents Needed Now!
I am making a shameless appeal to Bible believing churches to have their church members pray and consider being a foster family with the possible option of adopting the children they foster. You may already have a family or you may be childless. It does not matter....
Suffering From Depression
Depression is nothing to be ashamed of and it is far more common than most people think. I wanted to be sure and start off making that statement for two reasons, first if you are suffering from depression or anxiety attacks I want you to know you will not be judged or...
The Warfare Around You
He Is Looking For You "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12 Most of Christianity today has no idea of the...
May I Help You Please?
In this world of hurting people, there are not nearly enough people offering help to those without hope. In our community, we are averaging one suicide a month and others are overdosing on drugs or just committing the slow suicide of drinking themselves to...