Is that the influence you want to have?
When the elders of a congregation oversee the church (as they are commanded to do in Acts 20:28 and 1…
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The sticker on your back
When we went to visit our daughter and our newly-born second grandson in the hospital (oh, and our son-in-law, too),…
Can You Give Me Some Easy Verses?
A sister in Christ sent me a message: “Can you send me a couple easy-to-understand verses about why we partake…
The art of listening
Sometimes we might be eager to make a decision and hesitant to seek any advice. Other times we might be determined…
Spectator criticism
Sports fans criticize the officials, the coaches and the players. Parents criticize the teachers, the principals and the curriculum. And, yes, Christians…
Have I, in So Doing, Fulfilled My Purpose?
It can be easy for us to forget or overlook it sometimes, but we have a defined purpose on this…
Are God’s details optional?
When God gave His instructions to Joshua for the conquering of Jericho, there were numerous details involved. The Israelites were…
It’s your choice
The customer service representative to whom you are talking tells you something that you did not want to hear. How you…
“New to the Bible? Here’s a Good Place to Go Next”
Two weeks ago, we considered a common question that is often raised about where to start reading the Bible. There…
