In the first chapter of Paul’s amazing letter to the church at Rome, he mentions the phrase, “I am” three times, each with an important significance. The statements escalate to a crescendo in verses 16 and 17, in which we have the theme of the entire epistle: The one way […]

Have you noticed that the things which impress most people mean very little to God, and the things which really matter to God are often undervalued or even despised by men?   Take church buildings, for example. Man tends to place such great emphasis upon physical buildings and structures. The grandeur […]

I have long believed that denominationalism is one of Satan’s most effective tools, even though when I say that, the denominationalists gasp in disbelief. They seem to think that “the more churches, the merrier.” It never seems to occur to them that the multiplying number of churches, with their various […]

 When a congregation is working in unity, the cause of Christ is greatly blessed, and Satan’s cause is threatened. A unified congregation is a powerful force in any community, and Satan knows this. Therefore, there are certain tools or devices which Satan effectively uses to disrupt congregational unity. It would […]

There are occasional reminders in our lives of just how unimportant we really are. Maybe God puts them there to keep us humble. I remember when I left my private practice to accept a position at the State’s Attorneys Office. I was concerned for many clients. Some of them I […]