On November 22, 1986, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of all time. His fame ultimately deteriorated to infamy, which makes one of his most famous quotes so poignant because it’s autobiographical. He said, and it’s often been repeated with...
I sit here, late at night. My desk is the kitchen table. The only sounds are the ticking of the two clocks on opposite sides of the room. My family sleeps soundly in their beds. They have been a sleep a few hours now. Outside, it is quiet too. I can hear the...
Last week, we looked at the importance of baptism in Romans 6.1-5. As Romans 6 describes baptism as the action that creates a new life. It is important to remember that Romans is written by the apostle Paul. (Romans 1.1) Paul was a changed man from the road to...
For years, the churches of Christ have been known for emphasis on the topic of baptism. Baptism has been a constant discussion among theologicals for hundreds, it not a couple thousand years. As various religious groups have found themselves divided over baptism, it...
In 2018, James Clear’s book called, “Atomic Habits” was released and became best seller. The book was listed as one of Fast Company’s best-selling business books of 2018. On page 38, James Clear makes the statement, “Every action you take is a vote for the type of...
Before you read on, take note that the only thing that “makes” us give up being a Christian is us. While one might blame other things, people or teachings, the fact is that it is one’s decision. Various factors may affect our decision, but ultimately, the decision is... 