Church Buildings
I recently asked your thoughts on church buildings and whether they were being “over-built.” We got many good replies both here and on my Facebook page. I really appreciate your thoughts and insights. Now, as I promised, here are my thoughts. First, this is largely a matter of judgment. The Bible doesn’t specify how a […]
Forced to Assist in Abortion
There are few things in life that I am certain about but abortion is one of them. It’s just wrong. Now comes word that a nurse was forced to assist in what turned out to be a non-emergent abortion even though the nurse had serious moral issues with the procedure. I’d suggest you read this […]
Sermon Preview for Sunday December 13, 2009
I’m looking forward to Sunday both because it is a day of worship and because we have two lessons that I think will be useful for everyone. Sunday morning, we will continue our studies through the Gospel of Mark. Our lesson is called, The Kingdom Comes with text taken from Mark 9:1. The Bible uses […]
What Do You Think About Church Buildings?
I’d like to talk for a few minutes about something that is largely in the realm of opinion. I have some thoughts myself and will post them in a separate article soon. But for the moment, I’d like to pose a question and have you offer your thoughts here on the blog. Here it is: […]
You Matter
Excuse me, may I have your attention please? Yes, you – the person reading this article. I need to tell you something very important: You make a difference. In fact, you make a really BIG difference is so many ways. Please read on and let me explain. It’s a little odd but in the middle […]
Tattoos and the Bible
I don’t like tattoos. I have never seen one that really appealed to me. I’m just not about to spend a small fortune marking up my body with permanent inks. (Actually, with the size of my body it would be a large fortune.) But that is just my opinion and like everyone else I’m entitled […]
Give Thanks
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good…” (Psalm 136:1) I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the phrase “give thanks” occurs 70 times in the Bible (ESV). I knew it was there and knew the idea was present throughout Scripture but 70 times was more than I imagined. Believers are instructed by […]
Black Friday Sales Event
Black Friday sales are just a week away. By this time next week thousands of shoppers will be flooding into the shops, stores and malls trying to grab up great after Thanksgiving deals. For some people it’s a day of bargain hunting and adventure. For others it’s a great time to stay home and avoid […]
Sermons for Sunday, November 22, 2009
This Sunday we will take a slight deviation from our studies in Mark’s gospel and look at a parallel passage from Matthew 16:13-20. There is a critical doctrinal thought in this passage which we will explore. It is entitled, Is the Church Built on Christ or Peter? I hope you will be present. Sunday evening […]
I’m Trying Not To Be A Bubba…but…
Sometimes you just don’t fit in. That happened this afternoon when I tried to run into the hotel restaurant for a quick lunch. It was a fine restaurant I’m sure. I am equally as sure that it has never served grits with red-eye gravy and I know they don’t serve sweet tea. Of course I […]
