The Issue

“Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, and said, ‘FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND HIS MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH.’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore […]

The Discipline

“Discipline your son while there is hope.” Proverbs 19:18 One of the joys of living closer to my parents is the opportunity that often can come my way to take them to the doctor when they need help with transportation. Mom is 91 and Dad is 90, and they have just renewed their driving permits. […]

The Gap

“I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but found no one.” Ezekiel 22:30 “The Gap” commonly refers to a contemporary clothing store. It is rarely considered to be a perilous place to […]

The Boundary

“Do not remove the ancient boundary which your fathers have set.” Proverbs 22:28 One of the popular patriot posters of WW I warned of the danger of unguarded speech. Citizens were cautioned to watch what they say or it could put the troops of the nation at risk. The banner read,“Loose lips sink ships.” By […]

The Grip

“With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit.” Ephesians 6:18 The sword of the Spirit is the word of God. The sword requires a strong five, fingered grip by the sword-bearer in order for this weapon to accomplish the task assigned to it in the arsenal of The Armor of God. […]

The Word

“…the sword of the Spirit. which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 The Armor of God contains an arsenal of weapons available to equip the soldier of Christ. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11The one common denominator […]

The Heart

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always. Surely there is a future and your hope will not be cut off.” — Proverbs 23:17-18 Thirty years ago, Dana and I rebranded our singles ministry in the city of Houston with the logo, “SINGLEHEARTED: Marked by Sincerity and […]

The Authority

“Many a man proclaims his loyalty but who can find a trustworthy man?” – Proverbs 20:6 Recently at “The Response” in Houston, Texas, Tony Evans delivered a powerful six minute message that crystallized the role of pastors and the churches they lead during these tumultuous times. He gestured towards the playing field of Reliant Stadium. […]

The Purpose

“The fear of the Lord leads to life, so that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.” – Proverbs 19:23Paul Revere’s name has become synonymous with a ride made during the tumultuous days leading up to the American Revolution. His purpose was to warn the “Minute Men” of New England of an impending crisis. They […]

The Cost

Prayer is the currency of the Kingdom of Heaven. God uses gold for asphalt on the streets of Heaven, but He places His highest value on the prayers of His children. Jesus is seated at His right hand. God has assigned to His Son and our Savior the office of Chief Intercessor. His place and […]

The Reunion

One day in mid-May 1980, I received a call late on a Saturday night at my home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a booming bedroom community outside of Tulsa. I had already gone to bed anticipating a busy Sunday at church where Dana and I were serving as the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries of First […]

The Response

“He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself. And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you. Reprove a wise man and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man […]

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