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24 May 2020

The Present Distress

Paul’s inspired instructions regarding marriage in 1 Cor. 7 are influenced by what he calls the “present distress” in verse 26: I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is. […]

17 May 2020

Did Paul Disclaim Inspiration In 1 Cor. 7?

May 17, 2020
Lifeline Publications
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Bible Truth, Family

Some have been incorrectly led to believe that while addressing the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is merely expressing his own opinions, rather than the inspired commands of God. Is this true? Does Paul “cast off” the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit […]

05 Apr 2020

Calmness In Time Of Emergency

Perhaps the worst thing people can do during a time of national crisis is panic. Fear leads to irrationality, and irrationality leads to violence, chaos and death. One of the most valuable attributes during a time of social unrest is the ability to take a deep breath, close your eyes, […]

16 Jun 2019

To My Dad

June 16, 2019
Lifeline Publications
43 Views
Family

I watched him standing in a crowd where patrons wait to eat, I noticed how he’d patiently let others have a seat. I saw how he could take a broken car or house or kite, And then not only “fix it up,” but he would fix it right. I noticed […]

27 Jan 2019

Tribute To Margie

January 27, 2019
Lifeline Publications
38 Views
Family

As I write this article, we have just returned from the hospital, where we said goodbye to my mother-in-law, Marvina’s mom, Margie Whittaker. She passed away peacefully at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, January 23, 2019. She was surround by family and loved ones. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, […]

23 Dec 2018

What Makes A Great Church

December 23, 2018
Lifeline Publications
19 Views
Congregation, Family, Leadership, The Lord's Church

Each of us should want the local church to be as great as it can be. Even when things are going well, the congregation is growing, and times are exciting for us, we should strive to improve wherever we can. There is always room for improvement, and there are some […]

04 Nov 2018

Mom’s Job

November 4, 2018
Lifeline Publications
20 Views
Family, Practical Living, Teaching, The Lord's Church

Did your mother work outside of the home when you were growing up? Some of us can remember when it was unusual for mothers to maintain outside jobs while their children were young. Today, about 70% of mothers with minor children (under the age of 18) also participate in the […]

21 Oct 2018

Satanic Drugs

October 21, 2018
Lifeline Publications
29 Views
Counseling, Family, Global Issues, Love and Care

For those who do not yet understand that Satan is effectively advancing his agenda with the alarming use of dangerous drugs, you need to wake up to what is happening. Since 1999, the number of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in the U.S. has quadrupled, totaling over a half a […]

02 Sep 2018

The Story Of Dick And Jane

September 2, 2018
Lifeline Publications
15 Views
Family, Godlessness, Salvation

Note: Following is a story I wrote and used in a sermon series entitled, “God’s Blueprint for the Home.” This particular sermon was preached on Sunday morning, August 19, 2018, entitled, “God in the Home.” I had several requests for a copy of the story and so decided to re-print […]

17 Jun 2018

What A Father Does For His Children

June 17, 2018
Lifeline Publications
23 Views
Family, Love and Care

And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4) The word “provoke” is sometimes used in the Bible in the sense of stirring up or encouraging, causing to grow. The idea is that fathers should not over […]

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