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Mixed Worship at Arad
“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will…
Thoughts on the Home-going of My Uncle
Family is a very precious thing. I have been blessed with a wonderful heritage that I hope, by God's grace, to pass on to my...
A Faithful Man
On this Father's Day my heart is full of gratitude for my dad. He has always been my best friend, but he is also the best...
For Married Couples
Marriage is a joy, but it takes work to have a truly Christian home. The "oneness" which Jesus intended between a husband and wife must...
Discipline Makes the Difference
Through the years that I have been privileged to work in a Bible college I have met so many extremely talented, capable young people. And...
Teens for Christ
One of the greatest privileges of my life has been the opportunity to work with young people. Youth ministry is not a stepping stone to...
Making Your Life Count
Winter is a strange time in Knoxville, Tennessee. Snow one hour...sunshine the next. This morning I awoke to see a thick, freezing fog. The Lord...
What’s Your Story?
Everybody has one. A story that is. My story is not yours and yours is not mine. The details vary - except for one thing....
Social Media and the Great Commission
Social media is here to stay. Over 2 billion people actively use the internet and it is estimated that more than 69% of them now...
The Luggage of Life
It is my privilege to do a great deal of travel. Through the years I have learned it is best to travel light. Luggage slows...
Our Theme for 2013
Today has been a wonderful Lord's day - the last Sunday of the year. Some Sunday will be our last Sunday on earth. The dawn...
Making Christmas Gifts More Meaningful
Shiny packages and suspense are part of the excitement at Christmas. Fascinating, isn't it? We spend weeks buying the gifts (or one crazy day if...
The End of the World
The Mayans were wrong. Today was not the end of the world. At least if it was, it has not yet arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee....
Just for Men
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 In a day of effeminate men I am more...
Lessons My Children Are Teaching Me
Children are often the best teachers..."out of the mouth of babes." Tammy and I want to teach our kids everything we possibly can, but I...
Thank God for Teachers
Today I had the opportunity to be with a group of the elementary children in our Academy. What formative years! As I watched the wonderful...
My Thoughts on the In-Laws
I am sitting in Michigan this morning listening to the wind howl outside. Eighteen years ago I started making regular trips to the great white...
