Wanna Bet?
How many times have we been told that gambling will solve all of our problems and make our state coffers flush with cash? We’ve heard that gambling is the answer to everything from school funding to medical research. In fact, gambling brings with it a whole new set of problems. Aside from violating the Golden […]
Farewell 2012
We close the books on 2012 today. It’s over and I’m hoping for a better 2013. It has been a difficult year in so many ways. Hardly a month has passed without some horrifying event taking place which rattles us and makes stop to ask “why?” Let’s think about the big events of 2012 and […]
Christian Unity
Christian unity is an oft sought but rarely found product in our diverse world. Jesus himself desired the unity of his disciples and specifically prayed for it in the High Priestly prayer of John chapter 17. It is essential for all believers to consider Jesus’ thinking and prayers. Jesus Prayed for Christian Unity Jesus prayed […]
Pornography and Children
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a nationwide roundup of pedophiles and child-sex pimps. At the same time they reported the recovery of 52 children forced into child prostitution. Charges came throughout the nation in 30 of the FBI’s divisions in 36 cities. Among the state and local charges leveled against the 700 adults are […]
Should the IRS Control the Pulpit?
Last week preachers from across the nation used their Sunday sermons to publically endorse a single candidate for President of the United States. Aside from what one might think of the wisdom of such an endorsement, it put their congregations at odds with federal tax laws regarding the churches tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue […]
Should the IRS Control the Pulpit?
Last week preachers from across the nation used their Sunday sermons to publically endorse a single candidate for President of the United States. Aside from what one might think of the wisdom of such an endorsement, it put their congregations at odds with federal tax laws regarding the churches tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue […]
Worth Quoting
For Your consideration: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” — John Bunyan
Dale’s Blog
Dale Jenkins preaches for the church in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Many of you know his father, Jerry at Roebuck Parkway in Birmingham. I was reading Dale’s blog and came across this article on Songs. I think you will enjoy it.
Welcome to the Study!
I guess it takes a touch of arrogance to create and write a blog. After all, the central assumption is that you have something worth saying and something worth hearing. Truthfully, I have neither. However God certainly has something to say and His word is worth hearing. So, with the intent to speak God’s word, […]