We like to think about it. We like to imagine what it will be like – but the thoughts of our imagination may or may not resemble reality. We like to talk about it, but after we’re through talking we still have more questions than answers. We even like to sing about it – “Heaven …
The Lord’s Supper – In Remembrance of Me
Our society understands the importance of memorials - think of the memorial at Pearl Harbor, the Vietnam Wall, etc. The Lord's church is no different. Christ has given us the Lord's Supper as a memorial to his death. I Corinthians 11:23-29. Counting to seven may help you remember Christ's death, for when we look back …
Parable of the Chief Seats (Luke 14:7-11)
In Luke chapter fourteen, Jesus, after seeing how some who came to a wedding feast chose the chief seats, or places of honor, for themselves, taught what is commonly known as the parable of the wedding guests, or parable of the chief seats. There is virtually unanimous agreement that this parable serves as a warning …
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
One of the reasons for our singing is to teach and admonish one another in song (Colossians 3:16). The Hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is one example of such a song. The title alone reminds us of the importance of taking time to reflect on the cross. To meditate on the death of …
Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son – Luke 7:11-17
"And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was …
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Here We Go Again, Another Pride Month
Here we go again. Another Pride Month is upon us, yet I still find nothing in it that should cause us to be proud. The following is a portion of an article found on https://www.foxnews.com/media/oregon-middle-school-hosts-drag-day-encouraging-students-cross-dress-during-pride-week. The article is followed by an article I wrote that was previously posted on my website. “An Oregon middle school …
Hell, Its Nature and Neighbors
I suppose we all like to think of heaven. That's understandable; its where we would all like to spend eternity. But, in the midst of our thoughts of heaven, we should never forget about another prepared place. Hell is just as real as heaven. What is heaven like? Is it really a place of punishment? …
Why Read the Bible?
It can be found in most homes, on night stands in motel rooms, tables in doctors' waiting rooms and even in court rooms. It is consistently, year after year, included in the list of best selling books. It must certainly be the most well read book for hundreds of years. Yet, in relation to the …
Success As a Nation
Today the United States witnessed the inauguration of a new president. Many were pleased while others were not so pleased. This is not written to make a political statement one way or another; but rather to remind us of the one whom should ultimately be the object of our trust as individuals and collectively as …
Lessons From the Snow
We have had colder weather the last few days. People have been closely watching the weather forecasts. Some have been hoping for snow, looking forward to making snow men and snow angels. Others, not wanting to have to get out and deal with messy roads, would rather it not snow. All of this made me …
Laodicea, the Lukewarm Church
It's saddening to imagine a church like the one at Laodicea. Though they thought they were rich, healthy and well clothed, they were in fact poor, blind and naked.
For the Church
How would you complete the phrase "For the Church"? In his letter to the church at Colosse, Paul completes this phrase in five ways. As Christians, we are to be thankful for the church (1:3), pray for the church (1:9-11), love those in the church (2:3), have consideration for the church (3:12-15) and work for …
Identified By Your Walk
Have you ever known someone who could be identified, even from a distance, by the way they walked? The way the walked was so unique that it revealed who they were? (For those of you who like to watch old westerns, John Wayne comes to mind). Can people tell who you are by the way …
Worship In Spirit and In Truth
When Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman at a well, she said to him. "Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." Notice Jesus' response. "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when …
“Pride Month,” a Word Please
This excellent article by Weylan Deaver can be found at scattershot.substack.com. It is printed here with his permission. Dear LGBTQ Community: Our differences are irreconcilable. As Christians, we believe the Bible. If your worldview begins without God, we disagree on the very nature of reality. “So God created man in his own image...male and female …