When The Preacher’s Family Resents Preaching
All who have been in the church for a while have probably seen situations where the preacher’s family was resentful. It may be a wife who stops...
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Dealing With Some Of The Problems Of Aging
The aging process is a natural, God-ordained part of our earthly existence. Further, there are elevated levels of respect which go with older...
Read more God, Give Us Christian Homes
In 1949 Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886-1952) published the song, God Give Us Christian Homes. The first stanza reads as follows: “God...
Read more How to Love an “Unloveable” Wife
I’ve heard it any number of times, but still I never cease to be amazed when a spouse starts talking about leaving their mate because “they...
Read more Except the Lord Build the House
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain, (Ps...
Read more Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?
The above is a rhetorical question taken from the third chapter of the book of Amos, where the prophet is asking a series of such questions in...
Read more 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...
Read more Did Paul Disclaim Inspiration In 1 Cor. 7?
Some have been incorrectly led to believe that while addressing the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul is...
Read more 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...
Read more Tribute To Margie
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...
Read more What Makes A Great 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...
Read more Satanic Drugs
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...
Read more The Story Of Dick And Jane
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...
Read more What A Father Does For His Children
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...
Read more Graduation To What?
Graduation is one of the most exciting, hopeful times in life. The graduate stands at the precipice, looking out over the future of their life...
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