Tag: pastor rich bitterman

A woman preaching on a large church stage with the word “AFRAID?” over the image, illustrating the Southern Baptist debate over women preaching and the pastoral office.

Why Are Southern Baptists So Afraid of Women Preaching?

Southern Baptists are debating women preaching, female pastors, and the biblical qualifications for pastor, elder, and overseer. This open letter supports Al Mohler’s Truth and Unity Amendment while affirming the crucial role of women in the church. Pastor Rich Bitterman argues that the issue is not fear of gifted women, but faithful submission to Scripture, biblical church order, and the authority of Christ over His church.

A distressed man sits at a kitchen table before dawn, staring at a paper marked “GUILTY” while bills, tax forms, and a calculator lie scattered around him.

The IRS Is Not the One You Should Fear Most Today

Today is Tax Day, and most people are thinking about what they owe. Colossians 2:13-15 reminds us that our greatest debt was never financial but spiritual, and only Christ could pay it.

A digital painting of a bearded man’s bloodied face pressed against dirt, pierced by thorns, capturing the weight and suffering of Christ’s poverty and sacrifice.

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived Was Born in a Feed Trough

He owned the stars—but let His face fall into the dirt. This is Christmas: the Son of God trading glory for thorns, wealth for blood, so you could live rich in grace. Not sentiment. Sacrifice.

A pair of hands holds an open Bible turned to Psalm 107 on a wooden table covered with autumn leaves, with warm golden light glowing through the trees in the background.

Thanksgiving in the Impossible Places for 2026

Discover a powerful 2025 Thanksgiving Day devotion built around Psalm 107. This heartfelt reflection explores how God meets us in our deserts, storms, prisons, and impossible places. A perfect Thanksgiving reminder that gratitude flows from His steadfast love and mercy that endures forever.

The Tree That Waited for the Preacher

Pastor Rich Bitterman reflects on the serviceberry tree in his yard, symbolizing hope and resurrection. As one of the first to bloom in spring, it signifies the preacher’s return to honor those lost during winter. The tree serves as a reminder that even in grief, life and healing persist, echoing God’s whispers of comfort and renewal.

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A Monday Morning Prayer to Start the Work Week

Start your week grounded in God’s presence with this powerful Monday morning prayer. Whether you’re facing chaos, exhaustion, or just need clarity, this devotional will remind you that God is with you—even on Monday.