What was the Cross?
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Most of us have one or two lying around our house. You may be wearing one right now. They adorn everything from book covers to…
Who Will You Encourage Today?
Have you read the news lately? Have you been discouraged by what is on the television? Our lives may become so enthralled with the physical that we can easily forget the beauty of the heavenly realm. The early church had similar problems, yet Paul reminded them the true treasure is not found with eye sight,…
How to Find the Perfect Church
Since the new year is right around the corner, many people will make resolutions and some will keep all of them. Amid those resolutions, some will decide to change their spiritual life for the better and begin attending services on a more regular basis. Many people are seeking the perfect church (by worldly standards) to…
2015 Already?
2015? Is it here already? It is difficult to believe that 2014 is coming to a close and in a few short weeks 2015 will begin. With the New Year comes new goals, new resolutions and new opportunities for greatness. For many, the New Year brings an opportunity to start fresh and…
Who Will You Encourage?
Every Sunday, you see her sitting in the same place. She arrives at the service before you do and is already seated by the time you arrive. Her elderly, gentle voice does not carry across the aisle, so you must lean and concentrate to hear how she is doing. You have not spoken to her…
Alabama vs. Auburn and the Bible
Like most football fans, I love a good rivalry which goes back years and becomes pretty intense weeks before the game. The Alabama – Auburn rivalry goes back years and is so intense, most know it as “The Iron Bowl.” Currently, Alabama leads the series 42-35 and there has been 1 tie. As the Iron…
Advocate to Propitiation (A Short Story)
Today, you stand on trial. Your nerves shake your body to the core, as you sit in the hard wooden chair behind the defendant desk. You are alone. No attorney would take your case because the evidence is stacked against you. Behind you sits no one; the courtroom is empty. In front of you, behind…
A Letter to My Children about Church Stuff
To my children, All I really want is to see you in heaven. I want you to be successful in this life, but so much more in the life to come. Success in this life is determined by human standards, but success in the life to come is determined by your life with Christ…
Fantasy Football, My Bible and Winning
Over the years, fantasy football has become a rising fad among many armchair quarterbacks and I am among them. After winning my league in crushing defeat eight years ago, my fantasy football teams resembles the heritage of the Detroit Lions. We are simply awful. I am gladly holding down last place in our league…
34 Ways to Encourage Your Minister
October is “Minister Appreciation Month” and over the next few weeks I would like to share a few posts with you regarding minister and encouraging your minister. Many times, it is difficult to understand ministry because of the aspects of ministry which are cannot be shared and without walking in a ministers shoes. Let…
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