Sometimes, in paintings of centuries past, artists would depict the apostles (and especially Jesus) as having a glowing circle around their head.  Have you seen those pieces of art?  If the apostles actually walked around with glowing circles about their heads, do you think they would have been easy to recognize and identify as a follower of Christ?  But, you well know…

A profound truth found throughout the Bible is stated so clearly in Hebrews 9:22.  “And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no remission” These words follow the description of what happened at Mt. Sinai. “Moses took . . .the blood of calves and goats and sprinkled both the book…

The Lord’s church (globally and locally) could not function without the efforts of deacons, deacons’ wives, elders’ wives, volunteers, helpers and special servants!  Read that again.  It’s so true!  I stand amazed on a daily basis of all that individuals do for the Lord and His church!  What kind of individuals?  Not the ones who “get paid to do it,” but the…

A study of John chapter seven gives an amazing insight into how people of the first century saw truth, yet at the same time that truth was hidden from them. It helps us understand how people of the twenty-first century have not found the truth. The nature of mankind truly has not changed. The teachings of Jesus were so plain that everyone…

It is so common in the religious world to hear people talk about having “a personal relationship with Jesus.”  Nothing could be better on this earth than that!  But, a person cannot actually have “a personal relationship with Jesus” until he is actually in “a personal relationship with Jesus.”  I’m not sure if that makes sense to you, but just because someone…

We often sing about counting our blessings. Will you take time to “look over my shoulder” and see some of the blessings in my life? Every blessing should result in praise and thanksgiving to Him who has opened the windows of heaven and poured out that blessing on Palm Beach Lakes. I am thankful for “Coming Home” Sunday. I am thankful for…

Being a Christian can have its triumphs and its challenges.  Some Christians enjoy loads of triumphs and few challenges; others enjoy few triumphs and loads of challenges.  Each Christian has a unique perspective on living the Christian life. A valuable exercise for each of us to attempt is to place ourselves “into the shoes” of other members of the church around us. …

I find it remarkable that some have thought that Jesus’ rebuke of the devotion of the Jewish leaders to their traditions minimizes the importance of obedience. It is true that He had little regard for the traditions and rules these leaders had created. It is equally true that He believed that our relationship with God depends on our obedience. He was so…