For Or Against
Calvin Coolidge, who never wasted words, came home from church and was asked by his wife, “What did the preacher preach about?” “Sin,” replied the President in his usual laconic fashion. “Well, what did he say about it?” “He was against it.” At least Mr. Coolidge knew what his pastor was preaching about. Not everybody
Before You Give Up
Wanting to quit when the going is tough is a normal human response, but it is not the response of faith. Too often we are listening to the sultry voice of self-pity instead of the stern voice of duty. Before you decide to quit, you should consider these facts. You have been called by the
Place Shaken
My friend Ron Dunn died several years ago, but his words still ring in my ears. I was looking through some articles he wrote in the 1970s when the church he pastured was going through an extended season of revival. They stirred my heart, inspired me to seek after God and to pray for revival.
D is for Depth
“Never has a man spoken the way this man speaks,” the temple officers reported to the priests and Pharisees who sent them to arrest Jesus (John 7:46 NASB), and how right they were! The preaching and teaching ministry of Jesus was unique; it was marked not only by authority (Matt. 7:28-29) but also by profundity.
Be It Therefore Resolved
I’ve been to so many conventions in my life, I can’t even count them all. I use to go every year, but now, I only make it every 2 or 3 years. Many of my friends don’t go, it’s too expensive, and there are too many roosters strutting around obsessed with their self importance for
An Image Tarnished
An image tarnished. These words bring to mind the likes of Tonya Harding, Mike Tyson, John Rocker, and Monica Lewinski. The pages of history are scarred with people who remind us of the consequences of one wrong decision at the wrong moment in life. Just a few weeks ago, another name was added to that
Regeneration: The New Birth
(from Key Words of the Christian Life, pg. 37-45) The English word “regeneration” simply means new birth, renewal or restoration. It is used only twice in our Authorized Version of the Bible. In Titus 3:5 we read about a personal regeneration: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he
From The Home Office
(from I Left My Mind in Mississippi… But I Still Have My Ministry, pg. 81-83.) One of the most popular shows on late night TV is David Letterman. Letterman has become famous for his “Top 10” list. In fact, two books have been published containing his “best of” lists. What if we had a similar top
Tithing
Written by: Joe McKeever Let’s see if I can talk you out of tithing your income to the Lord through this church. Here are some reasons not to tithe. If you do not tithe your income: You will have more money to spend however you please. You can buy a new car twice as often.
Preaching
Howard F. Sugden & Warren W. Wiersbe Is preaching really important to the ministry of the church? Preaching is, of course, only one way God has given for the proclamation of His Word; but we sincerely believe it is the most important. We certainly proclaim His Word at the Lord’s Table and in baptism, as
Reading Suggestions
To be a leader, one needs to be in tune with a variety of subjects. A person should also read books outside their area of interest or their normal reading plan. A good leader will read no less than 2 or 3 books a month. The minimum anyone can read can continue to maintain a
If Men And Women Are From The Same Designer
Written by: Joe McKeever I have finally nailed down the difference in “men’s books” and “women’s books.” I mean, aside from the fact that most books written for women have “Oprah’s Book Club” on their cover. Last week, I was reading “Black and Blue” by Anna Quindlen (definitely woman’s book) and something occurred to me.