Dealing With Loneliness
Recently, when looking for article topics, I stumbled across another article written by Dale Archer, MD. The article was entitled, “Loneliness and Death.” Going along with the title, the article discusses that loneliness can be very harmful to a person. So harmful, in fact, that loneliness is now labeled as a public health issue. Loneliness […]
On Preachers Aging
“A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness” (Proverbs 16:31). “The glory of young men is their strength, and the honor of old men is their gray hair” (Proverbs 20:29). I posted another article, On Preachers, Depression, and Understanding, that dealt briefly with what I believe most […]
Struggling Just to Find My Peace
Everyone at some point in time faces hardship. It does not matter where you come from as far as location, family history, or whatever, history has revealed that facing hardship is a common factor of human life. What is not common, however, is finding a way out of hardship and adversity in a constructive manner. […]
On Preachers, Depression, and Understanding
I’m writing this with some trepidation. Upfront, this is not a scientific or statistical kind of post. I have no numbers in front of me. I was reading an article on reasons why pastors get depressed, and it got me thinking about the problem of depression among preachers. I figured I would get this down […]
How Have You Been Living Your Life?
A little over a year ago, I and all the people in my training unit (or flight) were divided into smaller groups, along with other flights from multiple squadrons on base, and directed into gas chambers. The purpose of sending us into these rooms was so that those who have made the commitment to serve […]
Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigration is a hot topic, both politically and socially, for there are millions of people in America who want the benefits and privileges of citizenship without going through the proper channels. Though they blend in and look in a way to be citizens, they really aren’t citizens. They don’t really enjoy the benefits of […]
What Kind Are You?
The Lord said in Revelation 3:15-16, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth” Jesus addressed three kinds of Christians in Laodicea which are still […]
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Nicodemus is introduced to readers in John 3:1. He was a ruler of the Jews who came to Jesus by night. Students are familiar that Jesus told this teacher of the Jews that he must be born again, which meant he was to be born of the water and the Spirit (Jn. 3:3, 5). Nicodemus’ […]
“I Will Do to Them According to Their Way”
In Ezekiel 7:23-27, the prophet is describing the coming judgment on the land of Judah. Because of their idolatry, the Babylonians would take them into captivity. In v. 27, the Lord says, “I will do to them according to their way.” This proves the principle found in Galatians 6:7-8 that you reap what you sow […]
Confrontation vs. Grace
“We need to have more lessons that are less fire and brimstone-themed.” “We need more lessons that will step on peoples’ toes.” During my lifetime, I have heard many Christians, often within the same congregation, make statements such as these. There are some believers whose opinion is that all lessons, whether sermons or Bible classes, […]
