Those seeking to find some kind of refuge or justification for their personal misconduct or mismanagement of Scripture often try to suggest that today we are no longer under law but under grace.  And, as they would propose, because we are under grace, it is not critical that we “get everything right,” for the New Testament is not a law book that…

If you look up the word “successful” in the New King James Version of the Bible, it is only found one time.  When you think of the word “successful,” what do you think?  How do you define “successful”?  Does one have to make a lot of money to be “successful”?  Does one have to prove himself as an outstanding businessman in order…

Our society has influenced our way of thinking so much that we probably don’t even pause long enough to realize it.  For centuries in this country (and much longer when you consider the entire globe), we have divided people into classes.  And, “If you’re not in my class, then I won’t associate with you, speak with you or even, to some extent…

It’s been many years since I looked to buy a car, but the choices to be made seem endless.  Choose new or used.  Choose a manufacturer (Ford, Chevy, Honda or Hummer?).  Choose a style (truck, SUV, sedan or mid-life crisis?).  Choose a specific model (Malibu, Impala or Grannymobile?).  Choose a color (black, white or red-all-over?).  Choose desired features (satellite radio, leather seats…

For those adults who are “done with school,” I suppose we left school thinking we would never have to memorize “anything else” again.  For young people who are still in school and required to memorize all sorts of things for tests, I suppose one of the last things you want to do is memorize “something else.” Can I draw your attention to…

I was once told that since God hates pride that it was wrong to be proud of your children.  Is that true?  It is true that God hates pride; such is plainly recorded multiple times in the book of Proverbs, especially 6:16-19.  But, this is talking about an arrogant, haughty, insolent, conceited spirit.  If one displays this kind of attitude in any…

The bank teller said, “We do not accept printed checks with manual corrections.”  What?  How is that such a big deal?  I had gone to the bank to deposit a check, which had been printed from a computer program, but with the wrong date.  Before I received the check, a manual (almost imperceptible) correction had been made on the date to make…

Whether you’re single or married, the question is for you—got a date this weekend? Those who are in the “dating” or “courting” stage may do more to impress their date than us old married folks, but we all still put our best foot forward when going out.  We will put on clean clothes (might even take a shower).  We will comb our…