I hope you start looking forward to the next Lord’s Day at the close of the prior one. For the Christian the best day of the week should be Sunday, the day we get to go to the house of the Lord! To think of going to corporate worship should fill us with gladness, and […]
Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 3:10 Don’t be deceived. You will die. It’s not a question of whether but when. The real question is, “How will you live when death approaches?” We live in a fallen world, we are attacked daily by the world, the flesh, […]
Introduction The risen Christ’s letters to the seven churches in Revelation reveal not only the spiritual condition of first-century congregations but also enduring lessons for the church in every age. Among these, the church in Ephesus stands as a sobering example of a congregation that was doctrin
The getting of wisdom is the difference between men and boys, for boys will stumble about in folly, but men will pursue the path of the wise. No one who knows the Lord can remain a fool for long, however, for it is the fool who says in his heart that there is no God […]
Each day you and I are met with trials of various kinds. In some cases suffering is predominant, like when we’re faced with a chronic health condition. In other cases sin looms large, like when we’re tempted to raise our voice at our spouse or child. Regardless, in the midst of trials and temptation
Most Christians are aware of the American religious awakening of the 18th century, known as the Great Awakening and popularized by a recent documentary. They are also familiar with the revivals that took place around the same time in the British Isles. Few know about another revival that spread thro
The world tells us that we will be satisfied by indulging in its pleasures. Each day we are met with the temptation to find fulfillment in entertainment, alcohol, work, possessions, and whatever else we desire. But will the pleasures of this world really satisfy us? The author of the book of Ecclesi
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. -Proverbs 2:6 I wonder what you’d do if I told you that there was a way for you to be a godly man, husband, woman, wife, parent, child, boss, or employee, in whatever season and condition you’d find yourself in. Would you ju
I have spoken with a number of pastors who believe they have suffered abuse. By abuse, I do not mean that people disagreed with their opinions, differed over philosophy of ministry, or even confronted them for genuine sin. I mean the persistent use of formal or informal authority structures to contr
My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. -Psalm 55:21 I like watching fighting scenes. I enjoy watching two guys dueling it out, with sword
