“I don’t enjoy coming to church.” How often do people use these words or others like them to express their feelings? It may be that others have not used these words, but they have felt them. Think about the implication of these words. If I really am bored in worship, then how on earth could I enjoy being in heaven? I have…

In the book of Philippians, Paul freely admitted that finding contentment in all circumstances of life (the good and the bad) was something he had to learn (Phil. 4:11-12).  If Paul could learn to be content, so can we!  Let’s look through Philippians and find some keys to contentment. Contentment relies on prayer and God’s power to respond to every request (1:4,…

The Bible clearly affirms that there are some things in the Bible which are difficult to understand. Peter obviously had read some of the epistles of Paul and described the wisdom which had been given to Paul. He then adds, “In all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to…

It’s that time of year when school is starting back up for teachers and students (from Pre-K through College).  The emotional response to that statement is so widely (and wildly) diverse, especially among students.  So, what will you learn this year?  What do you need to learn?  The complaint too often is, “When will I ever use this in real life?”  Let…

God’s creation is absolutely perfect and a marvel to behold (or even contemplate).  In the Creation week, God created all things full-grown and mature, with the ability to “bring forth” even more, each one “according to its kind” (Gen. 1:11-12).  The grass would bring forth grass “according to its kind,” the herb would bring forth herbs “according to its kind,” the fruit…

It was forty-four years ago that I walked away from the grave of my father, and two years later, I stood at that same gravesite when my mother’s body was laid to rest beside him. I doubt there has been a single day that has passed since then that I have not thought of them. I remember the emotions which flooded my…

Have you ever had someone tell you that God had called them to do this or that?  They might say something like, “I just felt God calling me to…”  How should a Bible student evaluate and respond to such a claim? The idea of God calling people is definitely a Scripturally-based expression.  “You were called into the fellowship of His Son” (1…

When the news from the palace came that Prince William and Kate Middleton were expecting, the world became obsessed with the birth of the future king. As the day approached, millions of people were aware of the birth and the arrival of the new prince was widely discussed. The media gathered at Saint Mary’s Hospital, and crowds around Buckingham Palace became increasing…