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We all want our prayers to reach heaven—and get answered. But what if something is getting in the way? In this honest and practical post, I walk through five key “prayer blockers” straight from Scripture—things like unforgiveness, unconfessed sin, selfishness, and more. If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel unheard, you’re not alone. Let’s clear the path so you can pray with confidence and see results.

In this timely and honest reflection, Pastor Roger Loomis explores the root causes of anger and its impact on our emotional and spiritual health. With practical wisdom and biblical insight, he offers tools to recognize, process, and release anger through forgiveness and faith. If you’re struggling with irritability, buried frustration, or emotional tension, this post offers hope and a path toward healing.

Over the years, I’ve met thousands of people—some for just a moment, others who became lasting friendships. In this reflection, I explore the idea that many relationships in life are like ships passing in the night. But once in a while, a few anchor deeply in our hearts. From casual encounters to sacred connections, this post invites you to consider the people who truly matter—and to cherish the ones who stay in the harbor of your life.

This is one of my favorite Old Testament stories—and one that hits close to home. In this blog, I reflect on the life of Mephibosheth, a man who considered himself a “dead dog” but was lifted from obscurity to dine at the king’s table. It’s a beautiful picture of the Gospel—God’s grace reaching down to the broken, forgotten, and crippled by life. I see myself in Mephibosheth, and maybe you will too. We’ve all spent time in “Lo-Debar,” but because of Jesus, we’ve been invited to the table. I pray this story reminds you of your worth, your inheritance, and the kindness of our King.

I had a little fun with wordplay in this post—“Repaint and thin no more”—but the message behind it is anything but lighthearted. Inspired by a funny story and the sobering words of William Booth, I felt compelled to share my thoughts on a trend I’ve sadly seen far too often: forgiveness without repentance. In my years as a hospice chaplain, I’ve met so many people who claim a form of religion but show no evidence of a life changed by Christ. Real salvation changes us from the inside out—and that’s the message I want to lift up. This post is my call to get back to the basics of the gospel: repentance, regeneration, and a life that glorifies Jesus.

I’ve always been a little too familiar with the feeling of “not enough.” Whether it was my personality, my background, or even my appearance, I often questioned why God chose me to preach the gospel. I’m not flashy or loud—I’m more teacher than preacher—and honestly, I’ve wrestled with that. But during a simple moment in front of the mirror, God reminded me: He doesn’t make mistakes. In this blog post, I share a vulnerable look at my personal journey with comparison, self-worth, and the trap of thinking I had to be someone else to be effective. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, or like your gifts aren’t enough, this message is for you. I pray it encourages you to stop comparing and start embracing the one-of-a-kind person God created you to be. Because He sees the heart—and He sees yours.

You can’t be intimate with someone you need to control. Drawing from real-life examples and biblical wisdom, “Intimacy Versus Control” sheds light on how the need to control often stems from brokenness within—and how surrendering that control to the Holy Spirit brings healing, connection, and true relational depth. If you've ever struggled with strained relationships or felt distant from those you love, this message will bring clarity, conviction, and hope. Let’s learn to lead with love and let go of the need to control.