I’ll never forget – and will forever appreciate a comment a man made many years ago in another ministry. He was a deacon – a godly senior saint. Leadership was discussing the pros and cons of changing pulpit translations. Some argued against that change – they liked the translation they had been born and bred […]
I can still remember my dear mother telling me that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Christians don’t always have to be happy. Circumstances in life can produce unhappiness – yet we are called to constantly rejoice in the goodness and greatness of our God. Joy is based on my relationship with […]
Only if America would turn back to God, then will he bless us. My question is – “Back to when? To our founding fathers? I don’t think so. Men like Washington, Jefferson and Franklin were deists. They believed in a supreme being but were not evangelical. Our nation was founded on a Judeo-Christian ethic, but not the […]
Paul David Tripp writes, “If you ask the little boy why he hit his sister, he won’t tell you it was because of the sin that’s in his heart. No, he’ll say, ‘She was bothering me.’ If you ask the teenager why he came in so late, he won’t willingly take responsibility. He’ll tell you […]
For centuries Christianity has held various opinions on the subject of war. Modern wars must not be confused with the wars fought by Israel in the OT. Today there is no nation acting as God’s representative. OT Israel was unique receiving special revelation. NT believers are never told to advance God’s kingdom by bloodshed. Historically […]
Special thanks to those who attended or helped with our counseling conference. Attendance was 150+ – larger than I ever anticipated with around 30 churches participating. Recently I read an article why church members are trending to go to therapy instead of the church with their problems. The article was written by Laura Kleinshmidt from […]
Happy Easter! Probably more appropriate is the early church’s greeting on this day. The worship leader would say, “Christ the Lord is risen!” and the congregation would respond, “He is risen indeed! This tradition continues – be ready! The Barna Group explored Americans’ definition of Easter. Most consider it a religious holiday (celebration of God, a holy day, […]
I have been a collector of quotes. Here are some old ones I had on a page in my Franklin Planner from years ago. Some are anonymous – others I’ve given credit where credit is due. With every job … “work through the problems and seize the opportunities.” – Colin Powell “There is no ideal […]
One of the holiest of celebrations for Christians occurs in 2 weeks. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. It is also a time where unbelievers are more open to come to church. We want to take advantage of that cultural tendency. Please use the enclosed card to invite someone to breakfast April 5 and to […]
Iran is in the news today and we need to pray for our military, leaders and our president. We also need to pray for those innocent victims caught in the middle of this war too. My home church in Decatur, IL was the sending church for missionaries in Tehran – Dick Corley and family. It […]