My name is Mike Heady. I committed my life to Jesus the Messiah when I was 19 years old. I have served as pastor of four churches and associate pastor of one (not all at the same time!). I also worked in a residential treatment center for at-risk adolescents for almost 7 years (2004-2011) as a counselor and administrator. My experience in that facility showed me something of the critical issues and needs that people are dealing with. It made me think about the kind of difference that the body of Christ could be making – not just with that particular population, but with many others who are experiencing other kinds of struggles. Also, I am 72 years old (in 2024) – yikes! Most of my ministry time is in the past, but I’m not ready to completely retire from service, just slow down some, and I want to “finish up” with service in God’s Kingdom that is contributing to real renewal in the church and to doing real good in the world in the name of Jesus.
I love study of the Bible and theology. I believe it is vital for the health and mission of churches and individual Christians to grasp the purpose of the Bible and to understand that it is not merely a compilation of religious principles and inspirational motivators and laws to enforce. That’s pretty much how I utilized the Bible in the past. I trust that what I write on this site will show what I believe is the purpose of the Bible. I do not believe that it is a member of the Holy Quartet – Father, Son, Spirit, and Bible. God has given us the Bible and he speaks through it and uses it to reveal himself and his ways, but God is greater than the Bible. God is our authority and guide and source of life. The Bible is not. Jesus clearly taught that we must live in response to God instead of just to what has been written (see, for example, Mark 2:13 – 3:6). Because of where and when the books of the Bible were written and the languages in which they were written, I believe we can use the help of true Christian scholars (I’m not one) to better understand the purpose of the Bible. Most of what I write here are Bible studies (maybe sermons in print). Once in awhile I write a story or an opinion. I welcome any feedback anyone wants to give.
If you don’t consider yourself a follower of Christ but you’re interested, that’s okay. Maybe this will give you an opportunity to find out more about this Christianity thing. I’d suggest you start with “The Gospel” article.
I grew up in north central Texas, moved to Colorado in 1990. I have two grown children, a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law, and six grandchildren. I now live near Penrose, Colorado, with my wonderful wife. We are attending an Evangelical Free church in Canon City. I like to fish, do some woodworking, maintain and improve my property and vehicles, watch and read science fiction and crime mysteries/thrillers, follow some football and baseball (Longhorns, Broncos, Yankees; if the Rockies ownership would just try to be competitive I’d follow them). I don’t keep up with everything that’s going on in social media, entertainment, politics, or the world of pets. I try not to be a grumpy old man, but it’s difficult. I have illegally street raced and ridden a couple of bulls. I like to eat.