In Ephesians 4, the apostle says, “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” Two things stand out about that sentence. First, he says ALL. Not just some. Not just most. Not just the big stuff. All bitterness. Second, the list begins with […]
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A Brief Study Of Prayer
What a comfort and blessing it is to be able to talk to an “authority” when we have a question. We gain insights and get to hone our knowledge or understanding of a subject. If we think having an earthly being help us is a blessing, how much a greater blessing to have the ability […]
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Most of us can relate to what I am about to say, because no matter what occupation you might be in, there is a need somewhere in your life to put things in their proper place. Living spaces become cluttered, dirty dishes stack up, garages get filled up with the “stuff” we collect over the […]
A Family With Favor
When we read the early chapters of Acts, one striking aspect is the quality of the early family of God. They not only spent time together but also had “favor with all the people” (Acts 2:47). They were well-respected by the community for their actions and attitudes. This raises an important question for us: Are […]
America’s Melting Pot
America is said to be the great melting pot of peoples, cultures, languages, and so on. As with such a melting pot, the contents of that pot would not be complete without its complement of religions. The religions of those masses which now make up America are vast indeed. There are the majority religious groups […]
The Approachability of God
As you know, I talk to my daughters about bulletin article topics. I have come to appreciate and respect the depth of thought that they have about spiritual matters. I was talking to one of them about my article this week. As I write this, she is on study abroad with Freed-Hardeman University and currently […]
HERmeneutics
Unfortunately, churches have always struggled against being influenced by the values of the cultures that surround them. For instance, the city of Corinth was known for its immorality, and it’s no surprise that immorality had also crept into the church there (1 Corinthians 5). Today, our culture highly values the equality of men and women, […]
“The Fish Doorbell”
The doorbell is a simple concept. Someone who would like to step inside your house to visit or to make a delivery can’t accomplish their purpose if the door is closed. By using the doorbell, you are alerted to their presence and (if you choose) you open the door so they can come in. What […]
Marriage: God’s Gift
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9 A group of second graders was asked the question, “Why did your mom marry your dad?” Here are some of their responses: · “My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot.” · “She got too […]
Paying Your Bills
In our ‘easy credit’ times, many people are having issues with buying things they can’t afford and ultimately failing to pay for the things they have purchased. Surveys indicate that the average American household has over $20,000 in credit card and consumer debt (not including home mortgages). That represents a good bit of buying without […]