As I think back to my mother when I was a child, and as I have watched our three children and eight grandchildren relate to my wife, I have observed all of the following in action: a barber and beautician, fashion consultant, chairperson, mechanic, teacher, veterinarian, equipper, interpreter...
There is a thin line that a Christian must walk between relevance and compromise, between being “in” the world and being “of” the world. With this in mind, I am growing increasingly concerned about a major trend within churches and among church leadership that I...
“…moreover, it is required of stewards [managers of what God has entrusted to each of us] that one be found faithful” (I Cor. 4:2]. With this text before us, how would you answer the following questions? If your car starts seven out of eight times, would you consider it...
Human beings are the only creatures in all the earth who have a desire to take another species and make pets out of them. With nothing to receive in return materially, we like to domesticate animals, provide for their basic needs, and shower them with love and affection. In fact, 9...
Have you ever been amazed at the intricacies of nature that were established by our Creator? Time and time again, I have been, and many of these intricacies even draw very close parallels to the inter-actions among healthy Christians within the Body of Christ, the Church! Let me give...
Do you remember the story when some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could hold and bless them, but the disciples scolded the parents for bothering Jesus? Please take the time to read four verses in Mark 10:13-16 that recount Jesus’ reaction to this setting. What...
Throughout most of my years in the pastorate, I have wanted to preach a series of messages on the Apostles’ Creed, but never have, so I am very excited with the prospects of joining with others in our church fellowship as we study this topic together. For more than 1600 years, the...
Forty-five years ago, on January 22, 1973, in a very close 5-4 vote, the Justices of our Supreme Court, legalized abortion on demand in our country in the infamous Roe vs Wade ruling. Since then, well over 55 million unborn babies have been murdered in this country alone. With this in...
Would you like some practical suggestions for your prayer life?[1] If so, please read on. After a time of confession and praise, tell God all that is on your mind and in your heart, much like you would talk to a trustworthy, dependable friend. Tell Him your: Troubles, that He may...
As we begin the year 2018 together, my prayer is that we will all be challenged in the faith demonstrated by some of our great biblical heroes from the past. May many of their noble characteristics reveal to each of us a worthy challenge in the coming new year. As they before us, let...