Some of our young men have recently or are soon headed into the military, so it seems needful to address some thoughts directly to them for this time in their lives.  Is it possible that these thoughts also apply to each of us? Remember your Commander! You will have different instructors and officers, but there is only One Commander that really matters. …

It is remarkable how a simple question can help give greater insight into deep spiritual matters. Jesus showed this when He asked the Jews two simple questions. “The baptism of John—where was it from? From heaven or from men?” (Matt. 21:25). In a similar manner, two questions can be given to those who ask, “Where does the Bible say we should have…

First and foremost, the focus and purpose of singing in worship is to praise and glorify God!  Let us never forget that!  Still, as is usually the case with God’s requisites, the obedience blesses the obedient.  Singing affects the singer, when the heart is close (Matt. 15:8), when the heart is attuned (Eph. 5:19), when the heart understands what it is singing…

The New Testament places a unique emphasis on singing as a part of corporate worship.  As examined in a previous article, our singing is directed “to the Lord” for His praise and glorification.  In fact, both Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 (two key New Testament verses regarding singing) end with those three words, “to the Lord.” These two key verses underscore another…

So you think you really don’t know much about the Bible? When we sit at the feet of those who have spent a lifetime studying the Bible, it is easy for us to conclude that we know very little. However, have you ever considered how much more you know than those who lived with Jesus and heard Him reveal such profound truth?…

Only those who have experienced it can comprehend the vast amount of time spent in preparation for a wedding. From the time the engagement is announced and likely even before then, hardly a day passes without the bride making plans for the upcoming event. The amount of energy expended by everyone involved can hardly be measured. There is a spiritual lesson in…

So plentiful are the Bible verses that emphasize singing and praising God that the reasons for such praise cannot be fully listed here.  But, start with these reasons that God has given us to love singing. I ought to love singing to God because “He is my God” (Ex. 15:2).  He “is my strength” (Ex. 15:2).  He has “been my defense and…

Have you ever been to a wedding, and—while the preacher was going through the “Do you promise to…?” and the “Do you promise to…?”—have you every thought, “Did I really commit to all of that when I got married?”  For those who are married, a wedding can be a great way to be reminded of what marriage is and what commitments are…