Jesus was lost at least twice in the Bible. Once at 12 years of age His parents couldn’t find Him — He wasn’t where they thought He should have been and they were panicked. Where is Jesus? The second time He is lost at the empty tomb He wasn’t there. Again, a panic — “they […]
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What are the consequences of telling children a lie about gender being fluid?
The latest act of violence happened in my hometown. It’s way past time we put down our ice cream and have a serious discussion. Not a political discussion aimed at getting rid of guns. Not an emotional discussion based on people’s feeling. But a real adult conversation. Since politicians are not going to address these […]
The Intolerance and Lies of Open-Mindedness
We’ve all heard it: we don’t accept a particular viewpoint so, therefore, we are closed-minded bigots trapped inside some blind faith and hope fostered by an ancient, cultish superstition. Those who make such charges are, of course, the open-minded, loving, tolerant, compassionate people who are willing to accept others for who they are and what […]
The Prayer of Jabez
Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him what he requested (1 Chronicles 4:10). This is the […]
16 Rules To Live Happily
Learn to laugh (with others and at yourself) – Proverbs 17:22. Spend time with the older (learn from their wisdom) – Proverbs 19:20. Enjoy the innocence and purity of children (they are great examples) – Matthew 18:1-6. Work (with all your might) – Ecclesiastes 9:10. Live life like you will live forever (because you will) […]
Welcoming Newcomers
The man was a newcomer in town. On his first morning he went into the local restaurant for breakfast. Around a large round table was a group of locals eating breakfast, drinking coffee, and sharing stories and laughs. He could tell he didn’t belong in that circle, so he quietly found a booth where he […]
My son is a famous baseball player
There were about seven of us sitting in a local restaurant telling tales, as men are known to do. We laughed together as some of the men shared embarrassing fishing stories. At some point the conversation drifted from fishing and trucks toward the more serious topic of families and children. I had been conducting a […]
TIME FOR YOUR SPRING TUNE-UP SPECIAL
1. Adjust your lights so others may see your good works, Matt.5:16. 2. Adjust your timing to be in the assembly each time, Heb.10:25. 3. Get a brake job on your tongue, it is dangerous ahead, I Pet.3:10. 4. Align your steering with the “straight & narrow way,” Matt.7:13. 5. Tune your mind to pure, […]
When the Master Calls” 3.19.23
A. The kingdom of God is like a man who wanted to build a carousel and began to build a team and find the supplies he needed. 1. In 2008, a man named Gale Joh wanted to do something special for Kingsport, Tennesse, the place that had become his home. 2. He had grown up […]
The Disapproving of God Does Not Disprove God
“Either God can do nothing to stop catastrophes like this, or he doesn’t care to, or he doesn’t exist. God is either impotent, evil, or imaginary. Take your pick, and choose wisely” (Sam Harris, Speaking on the Tsunami in Japan in 2011) “The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in […]