The above is a rhetorical question taken from the third chapter of the book of Amos, where the prophet is asking a series of such questions in order to make an important point. The point had to do with the necessity of prophesying evil against Israel because of her horrible […]
Paul’s inspired instructions regarding marriage in 1 Cor. 7 are influenced by what he calls the “present distress” in verse 26: I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is. […]
Some have been incorrectly led to believe that while addressing the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is merely expressing his own opinions, rather than the inspired commands of God. Is this true? Does Paul “cast off” the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit […]
Perhaps the worst thing people can do during a time of national crisis is panic. Fear leads to irrationality, and irrationality leads to violence, chaos and death. One of the most valuable attributes during a time of social unrest is the ability to take a deep breath, close your eyes, […]
I watched him standing in a crowd where patrons wait to eat, I noticed how he’d patiently let others have a seat. I saw how he could take a broken car or house or kite, And then not only “fix it up,” but he would fix it right. I noticed […]
As I write this article, we have just returned from the hospital, where we said goodbye to my mother-in-law, Marvina’s mom, Margie Whittaker. She passed away peacefully at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, January 23, 2019. She was surround by family and loved ones. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, […]
Each of us should want the local church to be as great as it can be. Even when things are going well, the congregation is growing, and times are exciting for us, we should strive to improve wherever we can. There is always room for improvement, and there are some […]
Did your mother work outside of the home when you were growing up? Some of us can remember when it was unusual for mothers to maintain outside jobs while their children were young. Today, about 70% of mothers with minor children (under the age of 18) also participate in the […]
For those who do not yet understand that Satan is effectively advancing his agenda with the alarming use of dangerous drugs, you need to wake up to what is happening. Since 1999, the number of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in the U.S. has quadrupled, totaling over a half a […]
Note: Following is a story I wrote and used in a sermon series entitled, “God’s Blueprint for the Home.” This particular sermon was preached on Sunday morning, August 19, 2018, entitled, “God in the Home.” I had several requests for a copy of the story and so decided to re-print […]
Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?