Ministrymaker Magazine
Articles by Lea Bates
Pastor Lea Bates dedicated her life to the ministry of the Lord in 2000. In 2004, Lea answered the call to begin a women's jail/prison ministry, and in 2007 was one of the founders of a drug and alcohol regeneration center for women. Pastor Bates currently writes devotions, poems and lessons and is also working on a book.The Absence Of A Father: 1 Samuel 8:6
After the recent ‘crowing’ of Bishop Eddie Long as king at his church in Atlanta, Georgia, quite a controversy was stirred over the unbiblical approach of the entire charade. Words… [read more]
Pragmatism in the Church: If It Works Let’s Do It!
Pragmatism in the church has become a growing concern. It is harmful because it teaches “the end justifies the means.” This is a quote that was originated by Niccolo Machiavelli… [read more]
The Rod Of Deception: Exodus 7:8-11
Exodus 7:8 “Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “When Pharaoh speaks to you, saying, ‘Show a miracle for yourselves,’ then you shall say to Aaron, ‘Take your… [read more]
Serving God: What’s in Your Inheritance?
Luke 12:13-21: “Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a… [read more]
Get a Little Passionate: Burning for the Lord in Cali
Answering a recent call from the Lord to serve as missionaries in Cali, Columbia, my sister Joey and her husband Danny left their comfortable surroundings in Watervally, Kentucky to teach… [read more]
Until We Get There
Peggy slammed the back door as she stormed out of the house. Anger consumed her as clamored down the steps towards her car. “This is it,” she raged. “I’ve had… [read more]
Authoritarianism in the Church: Be Not Deceived
In an authoritarian environment, people tend to submit, follow and trust those in leadership (government or church, for example). The Encyclopedia Britannica defines authoritarianism as “principle of blind submission to… [read more]
Getting Doubt Out
He may delay When we pray. To try us out To search for doubt. To test and see If we will flee,
On The Fly
I’m done poking and joking And sharing a Word. Some think I’m crazy Some think I’m absurd. No matter the thought That others lay hold, I’ll speak for my Savior… [read more]
Elijah’s Journey: 1 Kings 19
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall rest under the shadow of the Almighty” — Psalm 91:1 1 Kings 19:10 tells us that Elijah saw… [read more]
David’s List
“Praise the Lord, oh my soul, and forget not all His benefits” — Psalm 103:2 When I read the verses in Psalms 103 I realized that David had made a… [read more]
Sticking Out All Over
“Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 There was a little boy who was at church listening to a visiting evangelist. After… [read more]
Whom Do You Serve? Ezekiel 28:11-19
Although Ezekiel 28:11-19 talks about the King of Tyrus, its hidden meaning dealt with the revealing of Lucifer and his demise from a heavenly position of government to one of… [read more]
The Journey
I once went on a journey With my Father by the hand And saw that fear had gripped me For there were giants in this land
Full Circle
I once walked on a wayward path In a world that I held dear Satan had his grip on me Imprisoned by my fears
The Revival is Inside Us
The revival is inside us With my smile I speak His name My lips bring forth His praises My words tell of how He came
Hidden Behind the Veil
My heart cries out and I long for His face My disobedience keeps me from grace As darkness hides and I will not tell What’s really hidden behind the veil
World Class People
Three classes of people Three classes of birds Have similar values Have similar words