A House is Not a Home
One of the most fascinating sites in America is the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, the home of the late George Vanderbilt. The house represented the finest in design and technology of its day. The slate and copper roof has never been replaced. In 1895, the house featured central heating, indoor plumbing (43 bathrooms),
Identity
(taken from Building Christian Unity, pg. 11-18) “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Paul gave this admonition in Ephesians 4:3, and the Church desperately needs to heed it today. Homes are dividing (even Christian marriages are falling apart), and churches are splitting-in spite of the fact that Jesus
Rapid Reading the Bible?
In my Leadership class here at IWU students are required to read and master two books during the first week of class. Few students can accomplish this without developing some “rapid reading techniques,” which is, of course, part of the assignment’s purpose. This week we’re in the middle of that “reading week” and I’ve received
Smile Saint Of God
In a recent survey of 10,000 persons concerning 20 major denominations, Southern Baptists ranked the highest among those surveyed in friendliness. On a scale of 1-100, denominations were ranked according to how friendly they were. The median on the survey was 64. Southern Baptists scored a 77. Of all those surveyed every denomination that scored
Humility
(taken from Building Christian Unity, pg. 3-10) It may not look like it, and it may not feel like it; but God is at work in this world today putting things together. Satan is at work tearing things apart – destroying homes and dividing churches. But God is at work, through His Church, bringing things together.
Impressions
This past Sunday was a landmark day in the history of our church. Every critic and cynic in this town were silenced with the completion of our building program. Few pastors walk into a pastorate that is in the process of selling their church, and hoping to relocate and build with little hope in sight
Good Bible Preaching…. Or is it?
Pastor Mike’s message on “Salt” last Sunday was both creative and relevant. His Michigan congregation had driven to church that morning behind snowplows spreading salt a quarter inch thick. In a lively and dynamic sermon Pastor Mike (not his real name) likened the role of Christians in the world to “spreading salt on the world’s
Dealing With Suffering, Part 3
Dealing With Suffering, Setbacks, Satanic Attacks And A Sovereign God – Part 3By Michael C. Catt 5 Mistakes Those Going Through Trials Can Make: YOU CAN BECOME BITTER. Blaming God or others. The only thing bitterness changes is you. YOU CAN WALLOW IN SELF PITY. Surrender to a negative attitude. Go out in garden and
Answering Some Questions About Worship 3
(taken from Real Worship, pg. 203-210. © Used by permission of Warren W. Wiersbe. Do not duplicate – for personal use only.) 15. In his book Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones warns that preaching declines whenever there is “an increase in the formal element in the service.” Please comment. The late Dr. Lloyd-Jones was
Othniel
In light of the recent events in our country, I find it interesting that Michael Jordan has announced his plans to return playing professional basketball. America is searching for heroes and leaders in all shapes, sorts, and sizes. You would wonder if our search is to find legitimate leaders or to simply find a diversion
So What Does the Bible Really Mean?
Search the Internet on any topic: abortion, homosexuality, election, security, capital punishment or whatever, and what will you find? Your search engine will likely produce a hundred different web pages with half as many positions — all claiming they are “Bible based” or growing from “Biblical Christian Assumptions.” Are they? How can the same Scriptures
Dealing With Suffering, Part 2
Dealing With Suffering, Setbacks, Satanic Attacks And A Sovereign God – Part 2 Lessons We Can’t Miss From vs. 20-22 It’s Okay to CrySwindoll, “I am disappointed that someone, somewhere…introduced the ridiculous idea that if you know the Lord, you don’t grieve. That even if you lose something or someone significant, you shouldn’t weep. Granted,