“I Have Never Known …”
I have found that a lot of practical learning in life is all about perspective. In spite of the thinking of many of my brethren, and to keep the proper perspective, consider for a few moments what I have never known: Beloved, think about the above and resolve to attend every assembly of this congregation […]
“I Have Kept the Faith”
Paul said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness…” (2 Tim. 4:7-8). The doctrine of security of the believer contradicts Paul’s statement that he “kept the faith.” The idea of “once saved always saved” does […]
“I Go Just for Fun”
I recently had a conversation online with a friend from high school that I had not talked to in about 6 years. We discussed how each other’s lives were going and then we got on the subject of church, as I told him I was now a gospel preacher. I asked him where he went […]
If You Could Say Something …
… to your sisters in Christ about modesty, what would it be? I ask that question last year to a class full of men. The responses received were heartfelt and plain. I didn’t ask for names. Simply write a response, fold the paper and hand in. I’ll share a few. I appreciate these guys speaking […]
“I Do Not Know the Man!”
Peter uttered the above words when he denied the Lord (Matt. 26:72). After the rooster crowed, Peter looked upon these words are abhorrent (Matt. 26:75). Many of us today also see these as repugnant — words that we never dream of uttering. However, our actions speak louder than our words — and sometimes adamantly say, […]
Idolatry: Alive and Well
For those of us who live in the United States, it is hard to realize that there are people who still believe in and practice idolatry like those in Athens (Acts 17:16). Yet, there are many places in the world where people bow down to wood, stone, or metal images. For instance, we were recently […]
Husbands, Love Your Wives
The Spirit said, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her” (Eph. 5:25). This is a command, not a suggestion. Therefore, the husband who does not love his wife is in violation of God’s will and will be called into account for it (cf. 2 Cor. 5:10). […]
How We Learn
I thought it would be interesting at the end of this week’s bulletin to consider how we learn. Take a look at the following list of percentages defining our learning process: Notice that two out of the three of the highest percentages involve what we either discuss with or teach someone else. If we can […]
How to Raise a Pagan Kid in a Christian Home
Every normal family wants their children to turn out right. So, we establish goals for character development and try to create an environment where our kids can mature. Church, school, sports teams, family relationships — each of these provides a context where our kids can learn to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 19:19). Unfortunately, […]
How to Motivate Your Child to Use Pornography
No parent wants their child to become involved in pornography. The problem for many of us is we do not understand the insidious allurement of pornography and how our behavior, though unintentional, can help shape a child to crave something which can lead him into a lifetime of slavery. There are always unintended consequences to […]
