Have you ever met Faith? Enoch could have formally introduced you to her. Faith joined him during his frequent walks with God. She caused Enoch to fervently proclaim the light of God’s truth while the world fumbled in spiritual darkness. Abel... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It happens so often after a birthday or a holiday when you receive a few gifts. You open the gift and keep the box — at least most of us do. But we don’t quite want to get rid of the box because there is a chance we may actually return the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The canine hunting instinct reminds me of the nature of sin. One morning, I spent a few moments relaxing in my yard with my boxer, Libby. Suddenly, she sprang to her feet and darted towards a tree on our property. She had set her sights on... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Three monkeys sat in a coconut tree Discussing the things that are said to be — Said one to another: “Now listen, you two. There’s a certain rumor; but it can’t be true, That man descended from our noble race Why, the very idea — it’s... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Guilty!” The gavel slammed, echoing through the hollow corridors of the court chamber. The case — and the defendant’s fate — was closed. Man stood guilty before God, the Righteous Judge. His well-ordered defense crumbled beneath the weight... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Blind and deaf, Helen Keller once said, “I who am blind can give one hint to those who can see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you were stricken blind.” As Christians, we continually have to ask God to open our eyes to the spiritual world.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Have you ever left the house without your checkbook or grocery list — or even worse, without your driver’s license? Ever get amnesia when your spouse’s birthday or anniversary rolled around? Well, you know what they say: “The first thing that... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Some truths are best told in a straightforward way. One day at a country-church funeral, a preacher stood up to speak. He pounded on the pulpit and looked over at the casket. Then he said, “It’s too late for Joe. He might have wanted to get... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Spending time in prison was one of the best things for me as a pastor. It made me realize all of the wickedness I had been sheltered from as a youth and on into my adult years. As I walked down one hallway, I saw newspaper clippings which... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
When you agree to serve God, then watch out, because He will use you in ways you never thought possible. A medical student was in the operating room waiting to watch a great surgeon’s work. When the surgeon’s assistant didn’t show up, the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
