One thing I have learned from preaching and pastoring is that it’s time consuming; that is, if you want to be effective. Regarding preaching, I hear some ministers say, “I just show up and open my mouth and the Holy Spirit speaks through me.” Yeah, right. …
Whenever one of the apostles wrote to a local church, it was to be regarded as a call to action from God. That’s because they wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit with apostolic authority. Their writings were filled with godly advice for the churches …
Jesus taught a parable about the seed and the sower. He talks about those who hear the Word but are like seed that fell by the wayside. He said they hear the Word, “Then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so …
I love the Word of God. It is loaded with truth and revelation. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. I am convinced that no matter what challenges we face in life, excellent counsel exists in the Word of God. …
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 …
Wherever Jesus went, multitudes gathered to hear Him. It was not that way for the scribes and the Pharisees. So, I thought to myself, what was it that made Jesus such a hit with people? There was no one like Jesus, and there never will be. …
