There are several reasons why I like getting my morning coffee from Dutch Bros. Employees are always friendly, the coffee is smooth, and every cup has some sort of encouraging message on it. Today's cup had "best day ever" on top of it and as I was walking into my office my mind started thinking … Continue reading Best Day Ever
Other Musings
How Well Do You Know Deuteronomy?
What if your success at resisting your next temptation depended on how well you knew the book of Deuteronomy? Studying Luke 4 Jesus quotes three Scriptures corresponding to the three temptations the Devil put before Him. All three quotations come from Deuteronomy. v.4 - Deut. 8:3 v.8 - Deut. 6:13 v.12 - Deut. 6:16 As … Continue reading How Well Do You Know Deuteronomy?
What Spy Am I?
One of my elders preached yesterday and was making a point about our attitude toward the local work and referenced the 12 spies in the book of Numbers. He asked a very pointed question, "what spy am I?" When the spies returned from scouting out the promised land 10 said it was impossible to take … Continue reading What Spy Am I?
Preach! Don’t Lecture
Access to good-quality study materials is indispensable when studying God's word. However, we can overdo it if we are not careful, especially for those who preach and teach. We must keep the people in mind as we study and prepare. If we lose sight of the needs of those who sit under our teaching, we … Continue reading Preach! Don’t Lecture
A Thought on Church Attendance
Bible Reading
A Facebook friend of mine, Steve Wolfgang, shared this bit of wisdom and warning from the past the other day. I was convicted and encouraged by it so I thought I would share it will all of you. I hope you benefit from it as I have. "Christians, do you read the Bible in your … Continue reading Bible Reading
Never Too Late To Do The Right Thing
The LORD the said to Joshua, "Today I have rolled away the disgrace of Egypt from you." Therefore, that place is still called Gilgal today. Joshua 5:9 Christian Standard Bible In Joshua 5 we read about when Israel had come into the promise land to conquer it. But, before they can begin the conquest a … Continue reading Never Too Late To Do The Right Thing
Are We Secularizing Our Children?
I came across this article the other day on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Food for thought here! Are We Secularizing Our Children? Sewell Hall Several years ago, a Christian who was the president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith … Continue reading Are We Secularizing Our Children?
Upcoming Gospel Meeting in Alamogordo, NM
I will be heading to New Mexico this weekend to begin a gospel meeting with the 25th and Hawaii Ave. church of Christ. The meeting will run from October 22nd until the 26th. If you are in the area or know someone who is, you are invited to attend!
You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=705492611619550&set=pcb.705492648286213 Having recently preached through the Sermon on the Mount, taught Hebrews, and am currently teaching Revelation, I've learned that sometimes to understand the Bible, you have to go "backward" to go "forward." So much of the New Testament is predicated upon a familiarity with the Old Testament. For example, John alludes to … Continue reading You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
Preach The Text 