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Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus
Paul’s Farewell Address In 2 Timothy chapter 1, we come to Paul’s farewell address—his final letter written to his son in the faith. Sitting in a cold Roman prison cell, taking pen in hand, he writes under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In this final epistle, he introduces us to a man who appears…
At the Half-way Point of the Year
On January 1st, I sat in my study and wrote out ten very specific goals for this year. They have served as reminders to both...
Don’t Lose Your Joy!
Don't Lose Your Joy! This world is full of joy stealers. Behind them all is a miserable devil whose only delight is to "steal, kill,...
A Trip to Mayberry
Beating Morgan in a game of checkers next to Floyd's Barber Shop We have just returned from a couple of days...
Remembering My Grandpa
Just a few days ago I stood next to the old pond where my grandpa and I spent so much time together. Lots of memories....
A Tribute to My Mother
"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I...
7 Things A Blog Has Taught Me About Writing
We were standing in a bookstore surrounded by thousands of good books when I asked the question: "How do you begin writing?" The advice of...
Keeping Your Prayer Life Fresh
Keeping Your Prayer Life Fresh Good things can get stale. Even our prayer life. One of the great challenges of using a prayer list is...
Portrait of a Peacemaker
In a world of strife, peace is a wonderful thing. There is a peace that is connected to truth, and there is a peace that...
Conducting An Effective Youth Rally
The youth rally is not the entire youth ministry, but it is a component part. Like summer camp or Vacation Bible School it serves as...
What to Do When You Are Tired
What to Do When You Are Tired We all get tired. Even the Lord Jesus in His perfect humanity experienced weariness. (Read more about that...
Getting More Out of This Sunday’s Sermon
Getting More Out of This Sunday's Sermon Over the last few weeks, I have been in numerous meetings where someone was preaching the Bible. The...
Early Mornings
Do you love mornings? I have never considered myself a true morning person. In fact, I have always envied those people who seem to rise...
Traveling
Another trip. I am sitting in a hotel room in Texas tonight. Tomorrow we will be in another meeting. I have no complaints, only gratitude....
Thank God for My Pastor
For the last two decades I have had the joy of being under the same faithful pastor. Recently I spent some time reflecting on what...
Kind People in a Mean World
There once was a school that had but one rule. (Oh, what a wonderful place that would be!) It is now known as Washington and...
Joy in the Midst of Conflict
Lester Roloff used to sing an old gospel song that said, "It's a battlefield brother, not a recreation room. It's a fight and not a...
