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Ernie R Heavin
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The Writings From Heavin: Down to earth stories that shed light on the deep principles of Scripture.
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My Writing Philosophy
You will discover that I do not write as a scholar, because I am not; rather my style is a prose that makes it easy to read and have a better grasp of the message of the bible. The problem with many books concerning the Scriptures are that they can either be too wooden and boring or merely entertaining with too much fluff. My purpose is to write down to earth stories that shed light on the deep principles of Scripture, taking biblical ideas expressed in today’s language. I personally share my struggles and victories with the reader and try not to come across as aloof or superficial. My concept is quite basic. When we read about the individuals discussed in Scripture (Abraham, David, Ruth, Martha, the apostles) we witness real people with real problems in a relationship with a real powerful and loving Creator. If the Holy Spirit thought it was vital to reveal the failures and struggles of these individuals we think of as biblical characters, how much more so in my writings.
BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR SPECIALIST: One of my gifts and passions is working with small congregations who cannot afford a full-time pastor, but have a desire to continue in ministry and service.
I just wanted to share one of the ways that has helped me handle conflict or address people who just don't think like I do. I originally wrote this as a promise or oath for my wife, Karen but pray the following words often as a reminder for others as well. The wording comes from 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
I have made a decision to be patient and kind when the impulse is to be rash or harsh. When we disagree I will do my best not to be envious (particularly when I realize I was wrong) or boastful and proud (especially when I know I was right). I have committed myself not be rude when the temptation is to offend or insist on my own way when my desire is to be adamant. I will do my utmost not to be easily angered or annoyed when I really feel angry and annoyed. Instead of keeping a record of wrongs I want to focus and dwell on the things you do right. When I tell you I am committed to live out Christ’s love in our relationship I mean to never delight in what is evil or wrong but to rejoice in the truth, even when that truth may shed light on my flaws. To always protect; always trust and give the benefit of the doubt; to always hope and persevere because true love never fails. Because even if I can do all things; if I do not have love I gain nothing. I am nothing. Everything I have accomplished amounts to nothing.
Hope you enjoy them. Thank you for visiting my website.
Ernie
Birth Place: Enid, OK USA
Accomplishments: I've been married to the same woman for 28 years. I have two wonderful Christian daughters. That's quite an achievement!
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Books
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Short Stories
The Church In Transition, Week 5: The prophet of transition by Ernie R Heavin
Father, sprinkle clean water on us,
we will be clean.
Our filth will be washed away
and we will no longer worship idols.
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The Church In Transition, Week 4: what it will mean for Mary, Jesus and us by Ernie R Heavin
Did you notice a key theme regarding the premise of salvation in her song or prayer? Do you see it? “The humble state of his servant” (1:48). “Those who are proud” (1:51). “But he has lifted up the hu...
The Church In Transition, Week 3: the paradigm shift by Ernie R Heavin
Just when you are 100% that your understanding about God is right on the money, a paradigm shift can occur. You can ignore it or embrace Him....
The Church In Transition, Week 2: carefully and investigated by Ernie R Heavin
We will assume the bible is God breathed and they will assume it is not. Too often, neither side has Carefully Investigated...
The Church In Transition, Week 1 by Ernie R Heavin
(re-examining our ministry, our teachings and the church through the lens of Luke/Acts)...
A Message From Heavin: Why Did Ellie Become A Christian In Her Final Years? by Ernie R Heavin
With all of that, the cards she was dealt, becoming a Christian and still being dealt one lousy hand you have to ask yourself, “Why did she become a Christian and why did she remain one?”...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: What Is God Like? by Ernie R Heavin
We can all go to church and sing the verses, “God is so good” and “God answers prayer” and “He cares for me” but when our lives are falling apart it’s difficult to believe it’s really falling into pla...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: When God Confronts Us With Comfort by Ernie R Heavin
For restoration and healing to occur we need to be confronted with God’s comfort. “Comfort” is not the antithesis or opposite of “confrontation”, not in the context of restoration. The two words go to...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: You are not the center of the universe by Ernie R Heavin
what they are saying, is, God caused it! ...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: A new identity by Ernie R Heavin
“From now on I will do the dishes, cook the meals, do the laundry, I will do everything. I will be your servant. All you have to do is sit, watch TV and relax.” ...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: The law driven life by Ernie R Heavin
Law Driven People live a double life. ...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: The Romance by Ernie R Heavin
What a prophet and a prostitute taught me about the Love of God...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: Keep the coin! by Ernie R Heavin
What an adulterer and murderer taught me about the Grace of God...
A MESSAGE FROM HEAVIN: Doreen by Ernie R Heavin
What a young lady with Down Syndrome taught me about the Mercy of God....
A Message From Heavin: Meet The Clabberbottoms by Ernie R Heavin
Divorce and Re-marriage/Standard Or Ultimatum: What are we going to do with the little children and their families, who have three moms and two dads and some in jail?
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A Message From Heavin: Bucket List by Ernie R Heavin
Places to visit before you die....
A Message From Heavin: The Kids by Ernie R Heavin
Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children.........
A Message From Heavn: Very first... by Ernie R Heavin
My very first Crush, Job, Car, Kiss, Kid, Crush
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A Message From Heavin: Conversion by Ernie R Heavin
“Ernie, when you lost your job; when you were stripped of your calling, your vocation, your passion; When you were separated from your family, your friends, was I enough? Am I enough? Is My presence e...
A Message From Heavin: The Pay Check by Ernie R Heavin
It was 4:00 a.m. and I heard His voice, "Make My Word, your word."...
A Message From Heavin: Walmart, Burger King And The Resurrection by Ernie R Heavin
Remember Christ Jesus risen from the dead. ...
A Message From Heavin: The City of Man & The City of God by Ernie R Heavin
The problem is, it’s possible to believe all of the right things but live by another wisdom....
A Message From Heavin: The Psalms of, If Only by Ernie R Heavin
“If only it were like the days……..before the illness, the death of a loved one, the financial dismay, the divorce……………….if only.” ...
A Message From Heavin: Remember The Alamo by Ernie R Heavin
How to approach a difficult and controversial passage. ...
A Message From Heavin: The Gospel Of Power, Not Speech by Ernie R Heavin
In less than one hour planes from here and all around the world will launch the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. ...
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Poetry
You Should Think Like ME by Ernie R Heavin
That the “all in all” theological cure
Is for you to think like me.
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YOUR BROTHER OR SISTER…………..FOR WHOM CHRIST DIED (Romans 14) by Ernie R Heavin
Too often some would lose their temper
Too often some gloated with pride
Too often some failed to remember,
About this brother/sister for whom Christ died.
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EVERY HOUR....expecting the impossible by Ernie R Heavin
For Ellie...to never ask for the impossible I fear is the greatest shame,......
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Articles
John 3:16 and Humble Pie by Ernie R Heavin
Humble pie is difficult to digest. However, when one gets over oneself it doesn’t taste that bad....
WHEN GOD OBEYED HIS MOM…..Jesus turning water into wine. by Ernie R Heavin
Why did Mary suddenly ask Him to do it? ...
TODAY, IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE by Ernie R Heavin
How do we allow the Spirit to lead?...
EIGHT LIFE OR DEATH QUESTIONS YOUR CHURCH MUST ASK by Ernie R Heavin
(saw this in LinkedIn, very thought provoking questions)
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The Facebook God by Ernie R Heavin
Genesis 15:1-21....Salvation History and Facebook, all in one...
Facing A Crisis and Psalm 3 by Ernie R Heavin
There is nothing wrong with talking to yourself as long as you as saying the right things.
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A Prayer Worth Living by Ernie R Heavin
Everything I have accomplished amounts to nothing....
GOD IS BETTER THAN……..MOM! by Ernie R Heavin
Does God really care about us? Not only does He care, He has bragging rights! He boasts that He is even better than a mother!...
When The Preacher Doesn't Want To Go To Church by Ernie R Heavin
The wife is trying to get her husband out of bed and says, “Honey, you’ve got to get up out of bed and get ready for church.” The husband says, “I’m not going. I don’t want to go to church.” ...
IN GOD WE M(tr)UST, a study on Romans for the 21st Century by Ernie R Heavin
A summary for my next book...
Intimidated Like A Beast Or Seduced Like A Prostitute? by Ernie R Heavin
The question you must always keep in mind is this, “Are you being intimidated or seduced?...
MY (Chick-fil-@) PLEASURE.....the reason by Ernie R Heavin
My name is Ernie Heavin. I work at Georgetown College, pastor a small congregation and serve as a Host two days a week for Chick-fil-@ and for one simple reason, “it prepares me to be a servant.”...
Dear God. I want you to be God to me. by Ernie R Heavin
“I want you to be God to me. I want my life, with my problems, to show the world that you save sinners.” ...
Hearing The Lord's Voice by Ernie R Heavin
It's not the case always, but often...
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