It was a simple doll made of subpar materials, but that didn’t matter to her. Every night she went to bed, her best friend – this little doll – had to be right there with her. Tea parties were enjoyed, and birthdays were celebrated. Other toys came and went; however, through all the grades and… Read More »
Wait for the Lord
I don’t know why it is but waiting often causes a mixture of responses. For a child, waiting on homemade cookies to come out of the oven can be one of the most difficult mountains to climb. As an adult, it might be waiting on the next doctor’s visit to hear the results of the… Read More »
Worthy of Double Honor
“The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.” (emphasis added) – 1 Timothy 5:17 – Have you ever noticed how some individuals excel, even when they are considered in the group of the elites? One year, during the opening ceremonies of… Read More »
In life, there are few musts
For children, in order to stay out of trouble, you “must” obey your parents. Want to avoid summer school? You “must” continue to learn and devote yourself to completing assignments on time. If you want to play baseball for a league, you “must” register by the deadline set by those in charge. For teenagers, the… Read More »
What if Jesus Was Never Raised?
Have you ever stopped to consider the consequences of an un-resurrected Jesus? According the Holy Spirit, through the pen of the apostle Paul, the tragedy that would exist would be completely devastating. In 1 Corinthians 15, we learn of at least six consequences to an un-resurrected Jesus. The preaching of the apostles is vain (v.… Read More »
A Non-Confessing Belief
Why is it that some people can believe in God, even to the point of being baptized for the forgiveness of their sins, yet the life they live daily is one of immorality, lust, deceit, selfishness, and all kinds of other deeds that are bent on satisfying the flesh? Or how come some can praise… Read More »
Practical Lessons From Ephesians
We can learn some of the greatest and most simple lesson from children. For instance, our children have played baseball and softball for local community leagues. At the end of every game, the children on the team enjoy a refreshing snack brought by one set of parents; however, the children who were not on the… Read More »
A Look at Leadership
I often take the approach, if I want to be the best, then I needed to spend time learning from the best. Growing up playing baseball, I looked to the older kids who could both hit and field better than I. Watching their every move, how they practiced and learning from their general approach to… Read More »
Distracted
Why is it that at the end of the day, the pile that “needs to get done” either stays the same or increases? Those who are in the business world are coached on the skill of time management. They understand that in businesses, there are task that would be “good” for them to do, and… Read More »
Wait for the Lord
I don’t know why it is but waiting often causes a mixture of responses. For a child, waiting on homemade cookies to come out of the oven can be one of the most difficult mountains to climb. As an adult, it might be waiting on the next doctor’s visit to hear the results of the… Read More »