The Measure of All Things
The agnostic Greek philosopher Protagoras is credited with the phrase, “Man is the measure of all things.” Since the context of the statement is not available to us, we can only guess what he meant. I won’t even attempt to speculate right now—but the statement is full of bluster and conceit, it seems to me.
Discouraging Pathways
Donnie Moore is one of the more tragic figures in baseball history. Most of his 13-season career, Donnie was an average pitcher at best. But, for two wonderful years, 1985 and 1986, Donnie became one of the premier relief pitchers in the game. However, Donnie is best known for a single pitch during his career.
The Greatest Tree in History
The other day I randomly pulled a book off the shelf in my study at home. It wasn’t a spiritual book. It was Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader: History’s Lists by the Bathroom Reader’s Institute. Believe it or not, the books in this series can make great illustration material. The chapter I read was “Trees of
S Is for Sacrifice (Part 1)
In a sudden burst of pride that was most unlike him, David disobeyed the Lord and ordered Joab to take a military census of Israel (2 Sam. 24:1; 1 Chron. 21). God disciplined the nation by sending a plague that killed 70,000 people, and David confessed his sin and humbled himself before the Lord. God
Screwtape
A new audio drama of C. S. Lewis’ brilliant masterpiece, The Screwtape Letters. www.screwtape.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Civil War
This year marks the beginning of man Sesquicentennial events commemorating the Civil War. Here are some websites that will provide valuable resources, illustrations, photos, and more. www.historynet.com/sesquicentennial-partnerships www.civilwardata150.net www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary www.civilwarphotography.org 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Derric Johnson
Derric Johnson is a long-time friend and one of the most brilliant and creative people alive today. His innovation, thoughts, wisdom, and out-of-the-box thinking have challenged me to dream big, think big, and have a big faith.Check out his books on his website – they are sermon starters, fodder for thought, and ideas that will
Rebuilding the House of God
Haggai 1:1-8 Context:The Temple is the visible symbol of the presence of the invisible God, so rebuilding the Temple after the Exile is an act of faith and a sign of renewed devotion. In New Testament terms, we might say with Paul, that God desires to build us “into a holy temple in the Lord.”
Courage
“Success is never final; failure is seldom fatal. It is courage that counts.” – Winston Churchill 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
"Unbelief is the mother of vice; it is the parent of sin; and, therefore, I say it is a pestilent evil--a master sin." - Charles H. Spurgeon
Unbelief
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another." - W. Elliott
"Consecrated perseverance conquers." - Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
Perseverance