William Jennings Bryan was right when he said, “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice.” Born the son of Hebrew slaves, yet raised to be the Pharaoh-in-waiting, Moses had it made. He could have whatever he wanted. But... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Money can’t buy happiness. Solomon had it all — health, wealth, and wisdom. But his pagan, foreign wives constantly stirred up strife in his home. What kept him from experiencing true love and peace in his family? Solomon’s... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“What Is Sin?” Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination. Man calls it a defect, God calls it a disease. Man calls it an error, God calls it an enmity. Man calls it a liberty, God calls it lawlessness. Man calls it a trifle, God... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Our choices carry a lot of weight. King Saul’s foolish decision altered the course of history. References to “the city of David,” “the house of David,” “the Davidic covenant,” “the throne of David,” and “Jesus, the Son of David” would all... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We must be willing to follow if we want God to lead. D.L. Moody once explained that sheep in the Highlands of Scotland tend to wander off into the rocks and get into places they can’t get out. The grass on these mountains is very sweet,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A good house cleaner has a keen eye for dust. She refuses to cut corners and sweep it under the rug. Instead, she confronts the harmful allergens and removes them. The same is true in effective leadership. Confrontation is the last thing any... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’m sure you’ve heard of trains in major cities like New York City, Chicago, or Santiago de Compostela, Spain, being derailed. If you’ve ever seen a derailed train, you know that it’s not easy to get it back on those tracks. Often battered... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Israel had had enough. The people were sick and tired of government corruption. They demanded Samuel replace their judges, his two sons, with a king. Israel’s real motive was revealed in their response to Samuel’s warning: “Nay; but we will... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A newly married preacher was going to bless the food before a meal when he looked down and noticed all the leftovers. He said, “I think I’ve already blessed this two or three times before!” I don’t know about you, but I like my food cooked... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Someone once said, “The greatest of all faults is to imagine that you have none.” He was right. Before the service began one Sunday, a man in the congregation said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
