Have you ever been part of a group project? In the ideal situation, everyone has an equal share of the work and helps with the final project. Often there are one or two people in the group who do very little or nothing. There are many people, who are willing to let others do the work, rather than do work for others.…

Only two men in the Bible are described as good men, Joseph of Arimathea and Barnabas. However, there is that account of the ruler who came to Jesus and asked Him, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life” (Matt. 19:16)? The response of Jesus has troubled many Bible students, for Jesus seemingly rebuked him by…

One of the most unpopular topics that a preacher can address is the matter of high school proms.  However, it is a matter for which all Christians must have an answer.  How can a child of God willfully, excitedly and with much preparation put himself or herself (or his/her child) into a situation that violates numerous Christian precepts, principles and virtues, while…

It is remarkable that only two men in the Bible are described as “good men.” Most are not surprised that Barnabas is called good, but they are amazed when they learn who that other good man is. His actions are so important that they are mentioned in all four of the gospels. He is Joseph of Arimathea, the man who “loaned” his…

In every part of life, there are some things at which you’re better and more skilled than other things.  Around the house and in the workplace, there are probably some things at which you’re better or more skilled than other things.  Even in your Christian life, there are probably some things at which you’re better or more skilled than other things.  With…

He was such a good man that the apostles gave him a new name! Barnabas is an amazing example to Christians today of what each of us should be. The history of the church was changed by this man. To look at his life and see his impact on the church can be a great encouragement to every Christian. Barnabas was a…

There are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament.  How do we know that the right books are in our Bibles?  How can we be sure that we don’t have too many or too few?  Can we really trust that the 66 books in our Bibles are the ones that God wants us to have? Many…

Are you a morning person?  Or are you a night owl?  Have you ever intentionally awakened early in the morning for the specific purpose of drawing closer to God?  You might be surprised how often something like that is mentioned in the Bible.  This is not the complete list, but consider the example set by these faithful Bible characters. Abraham “rose early…