All who have been in the church for a while have probably seen situations where the preacher’s family was resentful. It may be a wife who stops coming to various gatherings. It may be children who grow uncomfortable at being “preacher kids.” It may be siblings or other family members […]
The aging process is a natural, God-ordained part of our earthly existence. Further, there are elevated levels of respect which go with older people according to God’s plan. This was explicitly set forth in the Mosaic law: “Thou shalt rise up before the [gray] head, and honor the face of […]
In 1949 Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886-1952) published the song, God Give Us Christian Homes. The first stanza reads as follows: “God, give us Christian homes! Homes where the Bible is loved and taught, homes where the Master’s will is sought, homes crowned with beauty that love hath wrought; God, give us Christian […]
I’ve heard it any number of times, but still I never cease to be amazed when a spouse starts talking about leaving their mate because “they never loved them in the first place!” I wonder if they really think they are fooling anyone. Come on now, she can’t be that […]
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain, (Ps. 127:1KJV). Qualified home builders everywhere understand the need for following architectural drawings, specifications and plans in the construction of houses. Reputable contractors do not […]
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 […]
When The Preacher’s Family Resents Preaching