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Getting the Most Out of Prayer by Dr. Bob Sanders
Getting the Most Out of Prayer “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he…
Why I Thank God for My 6th Grade Teacher
Teachers are powerful people. This month thousands of teachers will be recognized. Few will be appreciated as they deserve. As I think over my elementary,...
Why Carry a Bible to Church?
Why Carry a Bible to Church? My pastor always begins his Bible messages the same way: "Take the Word of God with me please and...
Along the Journey
We are in the midst of planning our annual family vacation. Some of my fondest childhood memories surround family trips. There is a certain adventure...
5 Must-Read Biographies
W. Robertson Nicoll, a famous author in his own right, once said, "I have for years read every biography I could lay my hands on,...
Snow Alerts
Since I was a boy, growing up in the mountains of West Virginia, I have always loved the snow. There is something almost magical, intensely...
Happy Homes
One of the most wonderful gifts that my parents gave to me growing up was a happy home. Yes, they had rules. No, we did...
10 Books to Read This Year
One of the men who works in our ministry came to me a few days ago. He has determined to do more reading this year....
The Distraction of Entertainment
It is so very easy to be distracted. We begin with determination, the best of intentions. We concentrate. And then it comes. Not always in...
2015 – The Year of the Bible
Last January the American Bible Society released a study of the most "Bible-minded" cities in the United States. Our city was ranked number one. Knoxville,...
My Thoughts on the Last Night of the Year
It was a joy to be with our church family tonight in the last hours of 2014. We came to the Lord's table together and...
Christmas in Heaven?
There is a well-known song that imagines what Christmas must be like in Heaven. In truth, Heaven is one endless season of joy. In that...
Will You Thank God Tomorrow?
Recently, an ad on the front page of the USA Today read, "WHO are you thankful for?" When most of us list the things for...
My Thanksgiving List in One Sentence
Early this morning, I woke up with one phrase on my mind. It is repeated often in the Scripture - a familiar refrain. One psalm...
What If It Doesn’t Turn Out Your Way?
Several years ago a dear friend said to me, "You are the kind of person that has a hard time if things don't turn out...
The Most Important Work I Have to Do Every Day
If your days are like mine they often resemble a whirlwind of people and tasks. Correspondence. Problems. Phone calls. Appointments. Projects. Meetings. Decisions. Life can...
Our Daily Bread
This week a fine young man sent me a message asking how to keep his mind fixed on Christ while surrounded by so many distractions....
