Teaching Grace
The grace of God is an immeasurable, indescribable gift given to undeserving men. Indeed that is the definition of grace – unmerited favor. Several of the members from Eastern Shore traveled to Foley, Alabama for their gospel meeting with Frank Chesser. Frank is a friend of Eastern Shore and as been with us here before. […]
Hmmm….
I took this sign as a compliment when I arrived back home after about 2 weeks away on mission work. Now if I had been at home when it was posted that might have signaled something very bad! Actually one of our deacons and a good friend, Kent Purser, posted the sign. Before I left […]
A Word to the Reader
We just want to say thank you for reading the Preacher’s Study Blog. It is a work of love that I enjoy immensely. I know that we disagree sometimes but at least it causes you to think and hopefully turn to the Bible to find answers to the all important questions of life. If I […]
Mercedes Drive Gospel Meeting
It’s a great honor to be speaking this weekend to the Christians near Vance, Alabama. Located between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham this small community came to prominence some years ago when Mercedes-Benz built their first North American automobile assembly plant here. The area has grown and is continuing to grow along the I-20 corridor. For many […]
Speaking in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
I’ve been honored to be asked to preach this weekend in the small city of Vance, Alabama as part of a 2nd year anniversary for the Mercedes Drive church of Christ. Vance is the city where Mercedes Benz built a automobile manufacturing plant several years ago. Located along I20/59 between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, the area […]
Understandable Truth | 20 Reasons
Have you ever heard someone say, “I just can’t understand the Bible!” Or maybe this one, “Well, that’s just your interpretation. Ask 10 people what a verse means and you will get 10 different answers.” I’m sure you have either heard these comments or maybe even made them yourself. Truthfully, they are bogus. That’s right, […]
Speaking in Muscatine, Iowa
I am blessed to be in Muscatine, Iowa this week to teach the adult class for their Vacation Bible School and then to preach for them on Sunday. I was with the brethren there some years ago and was warmly received by them. I look forward to seeing them again. I also have a string […]
Tabernacle, Temple, Heart and Holiness
Eastern Shore profited greatly last night from a lesson from Dr. Randall Bailey of Faulkner University. In fact, Bailey knocked it out of the park with a lesson primarily from the Old Testament but with major New Testament implications. He demonstrated God’s holiness through his tabernacle instructions and his demand for holiness and purity through […]
Has Paul Been Found?
The Roman Catholic church announced Sunday evening that scientific tests have confirmed that remains buried in a catholic church near Rome have confirmed the tradition that the remains belong to the apostle Paul. Church leader Benedict XVI announced that tests confirm the remains to date to a period between the first and second century. Paul […]
I Am A Christian Because God Exceeds My Expectations | 20 reasons
Have you ever though of what you expect from God? Some people see God as a magical genie just waiting to grant some wish to his “master.” They expect God to be at their beckon and call. Of course others expect God to be an angry old man just waiting for you to step out […]
