Walking the Tight Rope Between Reserve Chaplaincy and the Pastorate

I trust the following question and answer about chaplain ministry and the local pastorate will provide some opportunity for prayerful reflection by those considering the call. Dear Dr. Milton: May I ask you a question about the chaplaincy? The biggest Continue Reading

Journey of a Lifetime: How New Disciples of Jesus Grow

Have you trusted in the resurrected and living Christ?[1] Then God has revealed to you that according to His Word, the Holy Scriptures,[2] your faith is a gift of God,[3] not earned or deserved, and freely bestowed upon you by the Lord of life.[4] Your Continue Reading

Easter Sunrise Service Memory

The resurrection of Jesus Christ never shines so brightly as when it is placed in the forefront of death and darkness. Then, this doctrine is like a sparkling diamond placed in front of the backdrop of black velvet. I will never forget, as a boy, the Continue Reading

Press Release of Single: A Promise is Stronger than Blood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHAEL MILTON RELEASES NEW SINGLE TODAY INSPIRED BY HIS ADOPTION AS A CHILD Singer/Songwriter/Author/Theologian Writes 'A Promise is Stronger Than Blood,' Offers Free Download Of Personal Song NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 26, 2013) - Continue Reading

Difficult but Necessary: Relinquishing Leadership in Winter to Renew in Another Season of Ministry

March 11, 2013 Dearly Beloved in the Lord: I greet you in the name of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. I write you to also make an announcement that must come on the heels of a series of providences that both surprised me and have tried me—body and Continue Reading

Recalling Glory to Recover Obedience

Holy remembrance of God's grace and sovereign dealings with us yesterday, works grateful obedience to His Law today. Thus, the Lord God taught Israel to recall His glory in the wilderness, so to follow Him gratefully in the Promised Land. To meditate Continue Reading

Praying for New Song to Support Adoption and Sanctity of Life: “A Promise is Stronger than Blood”

Please pray for the production of this new single to be released. The goal is to bring awareness to the sanctity of life, to support the beauty of adoption, and to give the song away to Christian adoption agencies to help encourage their ministries. I Continue Reading

The Wordsmith Journal Magazine Interview

The following interview was conducted by veteran journalist Mary Nichelson of TheWordsmithJournalMagazine.com and appears at http://www.thewordsmithjournalmagazine.com/interviews.html. Quoting from the site: "Mary supports publishers by interviewing Continue Reading

The Valley Commandos: Will Revival Return to Wales? And if So?

One of the joys of being associated with the Seminary is being associated with her students. The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians and he asked a rhetorical question, "What is our glory or hope or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you…" (1 Continue Reading

Thank You for Your Birthday Greetings

Thank you so much for your thoughtful birthday greeting. It means more than you could know. The world of Facebook has changed the way we do this, hasn't it? But I rather like it. I know I can interact with more people who mean so much to me. I say again, Continue Reading