I wear eye glasses for distance. One thing that became abundantly clear to me was how much dirty glasses can affect your view. Similarly, we tend to view life through a set of lenses of sorts. They in turn determine how we view others. What are …
“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Paul the apostle penned these words to the church at Philippi (Philippians 4:11, KJV). Note that Paul does not say he was born with the ability to be content no matter what his state …
Most week days, I check into my social media accounts once or twice a day. As I scroll through the many posts, tweets, notifications, etc.; I get the impression that some people spend far too much time with social media. Parents with teens know the dominant …
Jesus unloaded much rebuke upon the Pharisees during His public ministry. But perhaps we Christians are more like that bunch than we want to admit. The Pharisees felt as though they were better than everyone else—including Jesus. They would not be found hanging out with so-called …
The very first verse in the book of the Proverbs reads, “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel (KJV).” Most of us at least know who King Solomon was. God blessed him with exceptional wisdom. In his day, he was the wisest …
I believe most of us find it a daily challenge to juggle the many demands of life. We have more to do than we have time to do them all. That means we have to prioritize things in life. So, let’s talk about priority. That word …
Don’t judge a book by its cover, they say. That is certainly good advice for Bible preachers and teachers. During the ministry of the Word of God, much more goes on than meets the eye. Jesus addressed this mystery by sharing a parable comparing the ministry …
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth,” Paul the apostle writes (Col. 3:2, KJV). The significance of this verse is that how you think greatly influences how you live. If you think small, you will live small. Think big, and you …
Think about all the Christian content that is readily available to us these days. Local churches rely on age-appropriate content for their Christian education objectives. Seminaries and Bible colleges need a vast supply of books and resources to accomplish their mission. Over the years, I have …
