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Your Habits: Routine or Rut?
Life is full of routine. This does not mean that days are dull and uneventful! It is often in the routines of life that God demonstrates His great power and wisdom. There is, however, a difference between routines and ruts. Understand the Power of Habits. Habits are powerful things. They are either enslaving habits or…
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
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,...
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...
Pray for Your Pastor
It was a great privilege to grow up in a pastor’s home. My dad has pastored the same church for over two decades. My grandfather...
The Forgotten Ministry
In recent weeks the Lord has been dealing with me about so many weaknesses in my own prayer life. One of the most glaring has...
Forward On The Journey!
Walking with God is a life long journey. I am very grateful that along the way there are people who come along side to encourage...
Help! I Have A Teenager?!?
This past Sunday our oldest daughter, Morgan, turned thirteen. Is that possible? Where have the years gone? Tammy and I are very grateful to God...
Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days
Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days One of the great privileges of serving at Crown College through the years was the opportunity...
What Did He Do the Day After the Victory?
It is often after victories that the greater defeat comes. We win. We rejoice. We let down our guard. The problem is that Satan never...
The Tale of Two Brothers
This is a true story. I know that it is true because God told it in His Word. It is remembered as one of the...
My Favorite Biography
My Favorite Biography Many years ago I learned that reading biographies of great men and women was a good way to keep my own heart...
30 Days of Prayer
“Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 It is significant that the only thing God commands us to do without ceasing is to pray. Dr. John...
Why Was Jesus Tempted?
Why Was Jesus Tempted? Why is the temptation of Jesus Christ given to us in Scripture? We know that our Lord was without sin. In...
