(An edited and expanded version of a post from September 2011.) A well-to-do family hired a maid to keep the house and laundry clean. All the first day the new maid wore her hat, the family thought that in the excitement of a new job and wanting to get right to work she had simply … Continue reading Take off Your Hat and Stay
Knowing the Enemy’s Method
Peter says, "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." (1Pe 5:8-9). Our enemy knows our tendencies, do we know his? Satan knows … Continue reading Knowing the Enemy’s Method
Spiritual Leadership
This week a video is running my circle on Facebook. This video is an interview of a young lady who is a "Preaching Intern" at a local church in Tennessee. I am not sharing her name or the church, but wanted to defend why I see what she and this congregation are doing is contrary … Continue reading Spiritual Leadership
Proving You Are a Christian
Many years ago I read a story from the 1200's during the time of the Inquisition. Misguided religious people joined with other Crusaders believing they were to eliminated all "heretics" not by converting them to Christ, but by putting them to death. If an Inquisitor came to your place of business or home, you had … Continue reading Proving You Are a Christian
Fellows in the Same Ship
Fellowship. Churches use this term on a regular basis. But what is fellowship? Here are some answers: Fellowship is finger-foods on Sunday evenings. It is greeting each other when we meet. It is greeting visitors guest at our assemblies and events. It is church sports teams. It is lunch or super with Christian friends. It … Continue reading Fellows in the Same Ship
More for The Others
Yesterday we looked at how we as Christians are to NOT treat others. Today we look at how we are to treat them. There is so mush that we are to do for each other. This is one of those areas where the following maxim holds true, "If we do the dos we don't have … Continue reading More for The Others
The Others
No not the movie, I still have nightmares. I am speaking of the others, as in, those around you. Think about the other people you contact, connect with, and cross paths with each day. Think especially about your brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I study God's Word and reflect on His message, I become more and … Continue reading The Others
A Good Soldier
Today is Veterans Day. As I think about the men who served our country, I also think about those who serve in the Lord's Army.
A Growing Church
I found this poem in the files this morning. I thought you would like to read it. A Growing Church, by Norman Gipson I really want the church to grow - It means the world to me; I always worship with the saints When I've no company. I really want the church to grow - And … Continue reading A Growing Church
My Top Posts by Views
I began blogging on February 25, 2009. I hope something I shared has helped you along the way. I am not quitting . . . this week . . . I am just reflecting on what topics people are most likely to read. In my checking my statistics and summaries, I learned which posts have the most views. … Continue reading My Top Posts by Views
Driving Thought 