Order Out of Confusion

08 Nov 2020

Order Out of Confusion

November 8, 2020
Lifeline Publications
164 Views
Civil Government, Global Issues, Peace, Practical Living, Racism

Christians are people of decency, people of order. We do not enjoy turmoil, or when the lives of people around us are filled with strife and disorder. Christians are people of peace. It is a “peace which passeth all understanding” and is given specially by Jesus Christ, (Phil. 4:7). We […]

01 Nov 2020

Should I Vote in this Election?

November 1, 2020
Lifeline Publications
93 Views
Civil Government, Global Issues, Practical Living

As we “enjoy” (should I say “endure”) another election season, several have inquired about Bible principles which might provide guidance during this controversial time. Following are some of my thoughts, for what they are worth, with several passages and applications intended to help us conduct ourselves as God would have us. […]

14 Jun 2020

Coming Back Together

Next Sunday evening, June 21, 2020 at 6:00 is the first time in three months at least some of our congregation will be permitted to gather in-person in the church building for a worship service. In accordance with a plan presented by our elders on June 3rd, the first segment […]

26 Apr 2020

The New Normal: Life After COVID-19

April 26, 2020
Lifeline Publications
174 Views
Global Issues, Love and Care, Practical Living

What will it be like when we are able to assemble again in person? Will you be comfortable shaking hands like before? Parents, will you be comfortable sending your children into a classroom for their Bible class? Will we sit close together in the auditorium, with nearly every pew […]

12 Apr 2020

Courtesy In Time Of Emergency

April 12, 2020
Lifeline Publications
177 Views
Global Issues, Love and Care, Practical Living

Although this time of national crises has brought out some of the absolute best in people everywhere, we have seen a few exceptions too. We have seen the news reports of arguments and assaults in grocery stores, and an increase in domestic disputes. We’ve seen the political carping. And we’ve […]

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, […]

21 Oct 2018

Satanic Drugs

October 21, 2018
Lifeline Publications
140 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 […]

12 Aug 2018

Border Security

I had a spirited conversation with a friend not long ago, who, like many people, has developed some pretty firm views on the issue of “border security.” It can be a divisive issue, both in terms of one’s general philosophy about who to keep out of the country, as well […]