Church does not need redefined, it needs revisited... literally. Walk through the doors, be in your place, worship God.What is it that identifies you spiritually? Is it your friendliness, your common courtesy to your fellow-man? Perhaps it's your diligence, or studiousness, or strict adherence to the code of conduct of your sect? Is it your …
You Don’t Say
While writing a message this past week, I was astonished to find that there are some things God did not honor with a mention in the Bible. Now, I understand the importance of every word God speaks, and I feel that there is also something to be learned from what he refrains from speaking. You …
Thus Saith The Lord
Elisha the prophet sends a messenger to pronounce the judgment on Israel, and his present king. Very specific instructions are given to anoint the replacement:"Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his(Jehu's) head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, …
The Artist
Today I learned of the passing of a dear friend from the obituaries in our local newspaper. He was an inspiration to me from the first day I met him, and though he could have easily been a critic, he chose instead to encourage. Today I say my goodbye to 'The Artist'.That's the only name …
The Final Step
When I was a kid, I remember my dad teaching my brothers and I how to place-kick a football. He taught us how to step the distance off from the tee, and how to stand before the kick-off. At first we would rush ahead of his instructions and charge to the tee only to have …
Step Out
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:5-8)When you hear 'progressive' you are …
Step Up
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:5-8)Everybody loves kids. Their immaturity, energy, …
The Next Step
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in …
Not Your Average Christianity
In a world where extra effort is made to make things similar, it's good to be different. Whether it's your brand of toothpaste, your doctor, or your wife or husband, you chose them and you value them because they are unique, different, and therefore better than any thing else out there. Biblical Christianity is precious …
A Near-to-Death Experience
What the world calls a 'botched' execution back in 2014 has brought new attention to the WAY people die. Such worldwide attention has not been given since the advent of modern drugs, which will muffle, if not completely silence the effects of passing into eternity.The so-called 'botched' execution of Clayton Darrell Lockett occurred on April …
