WORLDVIEW MATTERS “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 Children are like clay. Fresh clay can easily be molded and hold an impression. The...
“Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Matthew 18:14 Grandparents’ Day arrives next Sunday. A few churches in this country will take time to honor the “elders” of our families, as they should. There are some, especially worthy of honor, whose names...
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes me… If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck.” Mark 9:37,42 In his book Too Small To Be Ignored, Wess...
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 If you have been following reports about the Town Hall Meetings going on around the country during this congressional recess, you can’t help but notice the angry responses...
“The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed…” I Samuel 24:6 Dignity is defined as “the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed”. Such a man was David, anointed to become king of Israel, yet fleeing for his life from a jealous Saul seeking to kill...
"God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them..." Genesis 1:27 The late Frank McCourt's prize winning novel, Angela's Ashes, is the story of his own childhood in both New York and Ireland. Young Frankie's life is riddled with conflict and confusion about the worth of a...
“It is for freedom Christ has set you free. Stand firm, then…” Gal. 5:1 I know soldiers willing to put their lives on the line for their comrades on the battlefield because of a commitment to a code of honor, but who, upon returning home, will violate their marriage vows and abandon their families...
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Prov. 4:7 Today is the 40th anniversary of the historic moon landing by Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Who can forget that momentus event and as we were glued to our...
“…You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Snuffed out without warning! Michael Jackson is gone and his unexpected death has unleashed a tsunami of fan emotion and media frenzy worldwide. Like Chuck Colson, I am not surprised by the global mourning and media...
“…You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Having just celebrated Independence Day, I thought it appropriate to remind us of the real foundation for the freedoms we often take for granted in this land. Wm. Bradford, The Mayflower Compact...“Having undertaken, for the...
“You… were called to be free, but do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” Gal. 5:13 Fireworks, backyard BBQ’s, community concerts complete with the 1812 Overture and cannons, parades and red, white and blue bunting – things that are part of our...
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another. – Galations 5:13 If you’re like me, the day you got your driver’s license was your first taste of real freedom. I could go where I...
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