Spiritual Rubber and Glue
“I’m rubber and your glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you!” How many times when we were kids did we use this line or how many times have we heard children today use it? There is no counting the times this phrase has been uttered and repeated. The concept it […]
The Right Place at the Right Time
When Esther succeeded Vashti as reigning Queen next to King Ahasuerus, fear probably became one of the emotions that took over the most. Exiled into a country that had overtaken her people, she was raised by her cousin, Mordecai. Despite her having found favor with the king, she had still not told him of her […]
Reverence for the Lord
Reverence for the Lord is an acknowledgment of His great power. When Abraham first met with God, he fell on his face (Genesis 17:1-3). Moses was commanded to remove his shoes because he was walking on holy ground (Exodus 3:5). Isaiah 45:9 says, “Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive […]
Resume of a Christian
Today’s computer and printer technology allows workers to present prospective employers a very professional-looking resume which is intended to draw attention to their qualifications. Opportunity does not come easy, and educated men and women must be industrious and impressive in today’s job market. When you have the opportunity to inspect someone’s resume, you can see […]
Abraham Was a Great Example of Faith
We first become acquainted with Abraham’s life in Genesis 11:27. In Acts 7:2-4 Stephen said, “The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will […]
Olympic Moments
The Olympics start in just a few days, and I’ve always enjoyed watching the events. One of the most satisfying moments of the Olympics broadcast is when the medals are awarded. The United States will undoubtedly have several athletes who earn gold medals in their events, and when those medals are awarded, the champions will […]
Respect for the Elderly
One of my favorite pastimes while waiting in airports is to watch people interact with each other either deplaning or boarding. A few days ago I was touched by the following scene. An elderly gentleman was wheeled to the waiting area to board a plan. He was followed closely by a group of people whom […]
Resolving Problems Between Brethren
In Matthew, Jesus gives step-by-step instructions on how to resolve problems between brethren. Matthew 18:15-17 says,“And if your brother sins, go and reprove him in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the […]
Reminders
On June 12, 1999, George H.W. Bush celebrated his 75th birthday by jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. His wife was not amused. Nor was she pleased when, five years later, he jumped again to celebrate his 80th birthday. “If the jump doesn’t kill him,” she said, “I will!” In fact, Barbara nearly got […]
Remember the Lesson This Morning?
I realize that many times it is hard to recall what the preacher spoke on last Sunday. When I used to “sit in the pew,” I had trouble remembering all the points in the lessons. It always used to embarrass me when I had to discuss the Sunday lesson with someone. To be honest, sometimes […]