There is a debate in our nation as to whether hate speech is protected by the First Amendment or not. Some believe that the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights (which includes, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech”) protects hate speech and some believe that it does not. So, does it or not? A faithful Christian looks…

In our nation today, we are surrounded by individuals who immediately and automatically disagree with what someone says simply because of the person who is saying it. Certain people disagree with everything the President says (no matter what), or everything a Democrat says, or everything a Republican says, or everything a certain news agency says, etc. They don’t really listen to what…

A person’s natural inclination (also known as a person’s bent) is the particular manner in which a person reacts to various life situations.  Some people’s natural inclination/bent is to fight, while others is to draw back; some will complain, while others will stew; many will tend to worry, while others will just laugh it off.  What is your natural inclination?  You’ve got…

Just out of curiosity, when was the last time you had someone over to your home? I only ask because the New Testament has some very direct things to say to Christians about this. “Seek to show hospitality” (Rom. 12:13). “Be hospitable to one another without grumbling” (1 Pet. 4:9). “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some…

There was a Roman centurion on duty during the crucifixion of Jesus. There is no way to know for sure how much he witnessed, but at the very least, he probably saw a brutally beaten and bleeding man barely make it to the crucifixion site. He saw this man thrown down and savagely nailed to that piece of timber. He watched as…

How many times have you been headed somewhere and there was a “Detour” that you had to follow? Typically, a “Detour” takes you off of the main path, it takes you way out of the way, and then it eventually brings you back to the main path (if you follow it carefully). Can that happen spiritually? Sometimes the devil tries to get…

On any given day, there are members of the Lord’s church busy in serving others. There are deacons and other members who are often working (on their own time) on projects at the church building–painting, plumbing, electrical, technology, landscaping, maintenance, children’s Bible class resources, etc., etc. But, not just at the church building. Unbeknownst to many at all, on a daily basis…

What would happen if you treated your husband like ladies treat men on television and in the movies? What would happen if you treated your husband like men are typically treated at work or in our  society? Are either of these a healthy standard? Now, what would happen if you treated your husband like the church is supposed to treat Jesus? Would…