When in Doubt… (Part 1)
Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders gave him and consulted [instead] the young men who had grown up with him. —1 Kings 12:8
Jake was old. His legs were thin and bowed; they... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Three)
In a generation, there has been a drastic change in the fathers we view on our TVs. Think of Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver and Sheriff Andy Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show. Ward... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part Two)
In part 1 of this series of Father’s Day reflections, we thought about the value of words of affirmation. The baptism of Jesus and His transfiguration were opportunities for His... Read More »
“Reflections for Father’s Day” (Part One)
Several years ago, I purchased a book by Phil Davis entitled The Father I Never Knew. This Florida pastor writes: “The yearning for a model father is so pervasive that it is my... Read More »
Wisdom Gained in Melancholy (Part 2)
Anger is another element that contributes to our gloom. Much has been written about the effect of rage, resentment, mistrust, hate, and suspicion on our peace of mind. All create... Read More »
Wisdom Gained in Melancholy (Part 1)
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part Three)
Monday and Tuesday we considered the values embraced by the early church in Acts 2:42, but, as important as those values are, they must be lived out. When we read the verses that... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part Two)
This week we are considering the values expressed by the early church. These basic values drove the life and ministry of that church family, and were captured by Luke in Acts 2:42.... Read More »
What Does Your Church Value? (Part One)
What is really important in your church? What do you value? Sometimes an honest look at your bulletin and budget is a good answer. Are they focused on missions, youth ministry,... Read More »
If I Were a Rich Man (part 2)
If we fix our eyes on mammon [material wealth], it will darken our hearts, cloud our judgment, and leave us morally confused and uncertain. It will lead us into bad... Read More »
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