I have often stated to our young people that, when they go off to almost any state university in our country today, they will be taught to disbelieve almost everything they have been taught morally and spiritually in their church and from their Christian parents. They will probably be taught...
It’s an old phrase: Which hills are you willing to die on? Meaning, which stands are you going to take no matter the cost? For what are you prepared to die? Your answer will determine your core values. If you were to compare the Christian churches (across all denominations) in our city by...
While I believe in the importance of leadership in Christian circles, I don’t hear much about the leader also following under authority. In fact, following under authority is a phrase that almost seems derogatory when compared to elevating the ideal of leadership as the pinnacle of...
Too many indisputable facts from American history are ignored today because they impede the direction in which many “progressives” want to move our culture. Young adults (16-30 year olds), I especially ask that you consider the following, because I am almost certain that you have...
What would you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put, the garage is all yours, wedding plans take care of themselves, chocolate is just another snack, and you can never get pregnant. Furthermore, car mechanics tell you the truth, you never have to drive to another gas...
On Mother’s Day, we looked at “How to Make Your Home a Rewarding Experience” (I Peter 3:7-9), and on Father’s Day we will be looking at “How to Become One With Your Spouse” (I Corinthians 7:1-5). The first message sandwiched in between these bookends will be...
In one of his books about communication in marriage, H. Norman Wright tells the story of a Wyoming sheepherder who had long hours out on the range to observe wildlife. During the winter, he watched bands of wild horses protect themselves from roving wolf packs by forming an inner circle with...
Failure often makes fertile soil for the seeds of success if we approach our setbacks and challenges with God’s help. But many people never get back up after being knocked down. Rather, they become discouraged and give up, complain about bad breaks and a raw deal, or they make feeble...
In our culture, as you probably well know, the significance of important, highly valued, religious days and times has long been forgotten. For the most part, we live our lives on the surface of frenetic activity. We surf and skim over a body of information, but rarely dive into the depths of...
Failure often makes fertile soil for the seeds of success if we approach our setbacks and challenges with God’s help. But many people never get back up after being knocked down. Rather, they become discouraged and give up, complain about bad breaks and a raw deal...