Quiet Moments with Jesus
Staying connected is big business in our technosavvy culture. Smart phones, email, Facebook, Texting, and Twitter give us instant access to family and friends (and work!) 24/7/365. And while that has its advantages, it has equal disadvantages.
For example, how much time do we spend building face-to-face relationships? Have we become addicted to phones and laptops to the point that a...
Read More “Come Out and Be Separate…”
Paul’s words to the Corinthians, is a classic definition of “holiness” and states in clear terms Jehovah’s demand, “Ye shall be holy, for I am holy” and “be ye yourselves holy in all manner of living” (2 Cor.6:17; 1 Pet.1:15-16). Holiness, as often defined, means to be “set apart” from...
Read More The Drug Fix Called “Fun”
Far too frequently, our perception of the enemy is flawed. We envision him coming into our lives in a boisterous and obvious manner, wreaking havoc and prompting fear. While this approach may be employed on occasion, more often than not he accomplishes his objectives by quietly lulling us into a...
Read More What God Wants
I “rendered to Caesar” today. Our property taxes were due, so I sent in the payment to avoid the penalty. I almost had to force my hand to write the check. I seemed to walk in slow motion as I made the trek to put the envelope in the mailbox....
Read More Immodesty
Christians are called to a higher standard whether they reside in 1st century Corinth or 21st century America. And both genders are challenged. Let’s cut to the chase: When it comes to immodesty, we live in a “War Zone”—where each day is a battle to control and conquer the mind. Women...
Read More Dangerous Preaching
A man who accepts the task of preaching the gospel accepts a dreadful responsibility. “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment” (James 3:1). Application of these words may not be limited to what we commonly term local preachers, but they...
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