“The next day as we were being violently storm-tossed, they began to jettison the cargo; and on the third day they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was gradually abandoned” (Acts 27:18-20).  They were…

In our culture today, the increasing disrespect and disdain for marriage and for God’s perfect plan for marriage is seen in the practice, prevalence and praise even that is given to divorce.  The more “old-fashioned” and “temporary” marriage has become, the more widely accepted divorce has become.  How should Christians respond to divorce today?  Should we just go along with it in…

“By this shall all men know that you are my disciples because you love one another” (John 13:35). Love is seen in the way we react to each other as we meet and then as we later leave. The love of the father for the prodigal son was visibly seen as he rushed toward him. What did the father do to the…

It is always helpful to have an example or pattern to follow when making something. Thankfully, God did not leave us up to our own devices and wisdom when creating the church. The New Testament is full of examples and commands for us to follow. We “serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things” (Heb. 8:5). We have a pattern in…

In our culture today, there is an increasing disrespect and disdain for marriage and for God’s perfect plan for it.  Some today view marriage as optional, yeah, even old-fashioned.  Is marriage one of those things that we should let go—in the same way that we have let go of bell bottom pants, black and white television, and Pluto as a planet?  Let’s…

The way Christians look at the cross of Jesus is vastly different from the way the ungodly look at it. Paul sums it all up in these words, “It pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For the Jews request a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the…

How easy is it for us to forget what we have…and forget how good we have it?  Children sometimes do this—thinking that other kids have it better than they do.  Husbands and wives sometimes do this—thinking that someone other than their spouse might be able to satisfy them better.  Christians sometimes do this—thinking that people in the world have it better than…

The Lord’s plan for the salvation of the world when fully understood will lead to the salvation of the lost. It is so vital that those of us who are Christians fully understand this plan, or we will sometimes hinder the conversion of the lost soul we are trying to win. Let me urge every member of the church to think soberly…