Mixture of Worthy Goals and Anti-Biblical Teaching “Promise Keepers” is a national men’s movement that is sweeping the country. It is built around some very good ideas about men taking responsibility for family obligations–in particular, exercising spiritual leadership within the home. It began when a former football coach, Bill McCartney, held a rally in 1990… Read More »“Promise Keepers” Read More

What a world of difference a simple punctuation mark can make. It can be the difference between disappointment and delight. For instance, one man realizes that he has gone as far as he will ever get in his career. He looks around himself and says: “This is as good as it gets?” He’s obviously unhappy… Read More »Easter With An Exclamation Point! Read More

Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (See 3:8) Chapter 4:1-16 True “Unity In Diversity” “Unity in Diversity” is the rallying cry in most of today’s churches. What is meant by this ecumenical motto is that it is not important what people believe and teach about the “details” of their faith. As long as people acknowledge… Read More »Studies In Ephesians Read More

He was a vile killer–a ringleader in an effort to overthrow the government. Held in a Roman dungeon in Jerusalem, it was only a matter of time before he was convicted of his crimes and executed for them. If he had committed lesser offenses, this man known as Barabbas might have been fortunate enough to… Read More »You And Barabbas Read More

Confusion for the consumer is the order of the day when it comes to long distance telephone service. Gone are the days when Ma Bell was the only choice. Now, the competition between carriers has resulted in a hopeless jumble of calling plans and discounts. One major carrier has as its musical motto a claim… Read More »Your True Voice Read More

A Compelling Message, A Compelling Motive “If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” — 2 Cor. 5:13-14 WANTED: Messenger;… Read More »“One Died For All” — Read More

There are many benefits we enjoy from living in an era of advanced technology. One of the unfortunate side effects, however, is that our world seems to be getting more and more impersonal. The family doctor who made house calls has been supplanted by the Health Maintenance Organization, which has been likened to a medical… Read More »Your Baptism — God’s Grace Personalized Read More

captive, and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). Our Friend In High Places In an election year such as this the subject of campaign financing can make a cynic out of anyone. In an effort to curry future favors from elected officials, many individuals and corporations contribute heavily to political campaigns — sometimes even to… Read More »“When he ascended on high, He led captivity Read More

“Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, ‘O my Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done'” — Matthew 26:42. The night before His death found the Lord Jesus in the Garden of Gehtsemane, fighting an intense battle with the forces of darkness.… Read More »CUP OF WRATH — CUP OF BLESSING Read More

“What Did Your Mama Say?” (The following is based on an actual event from a retired pastor’s ministry.) The young clergyman hesitated a moment, then said a brief prayer before peering into the hospital room where a patient lay dying. In his younger days John had been a womanizer and a gambler, turning his back… Read More »In Recognition Of Godly Mothers — Read More

Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” — Philippians 3:20. Jesus’ Advent Exceeds All Expectations! What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen? Hollywood producers would like to make you think it’s the one opening soon in a theater near you. They saturate the airwaves and video tape rentals with “trailers,” that is, the previews for upcoming attractions.… Read More »“Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Read More

“What does a communicant receive in the Lord’s Supper?” According to "Reformed" Bread only churches (Protestant but Wine only not Lutheran) "Representation" According to the Roman Body only Catholic Church Blood only "Transubstantiation" According to confessional Bread Body Lutheran churches Wine Blood "Real Presence" What did Jesus really mean when He said “This is my… Read More »Three different answers to one question: Read More

The wonder and joy that surrounds the arrival of a newborn infant is something to behold. When a parent or grandparent gathers up that small bundle for a first look, there is always a sense of awe at the miracle of new life, and the amazing potential that lies in such a tiny and helpless… Read More »The Child of Hope — A Light to Share Read More

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. (Psalm 143:5) How would you like to take a unique tour of the Holy Land? There are, of course, many different options for traveling to the land of Jesus’ ministry and seeing the sights, but… Read More »Take Time to PONDER During Lent Read More

If you’ve driven south out of Markesan on highway 44 lately, you may have noticed that the highway department has an important message for you at the front of the Markesan cemetery. As the photo shows, a big orange sign was left leaning against the stone entrance, reading ‘ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD.’ Whether they intended… Read More »‘ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD’ Read More

“The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5). As the fiftieth day after Easter comes around again this year, there will be no countdown of shopping days, no frenzy of gift purchases, and no endless repetition of holiday music in local… Read More »The Other Christmas Read More

Standing Fast In The Liberty By Which Christ Has Made Us Free (See 5:1) Chapter 6:16-26 Freedom From Sin Includes Freedom From Sinning “Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” Thus wrote author George Bernard Shaw in a brief commentary on politics. Today’s society shows him to be correct, for the blessings… Read More »Studies In Galatians Read More

Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (see 3:8) Chapter 1:1-14 Salvation “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” In Christ When Paul put pen to parchment in his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, he was writing to people who seemed to be in very uncertain circumstances. This city, famous for its majestic temple to the pagan goddess Diana,… Read More »Studies in Ephesians Read More

Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ (See 3:8) Chapter 2:11-22 THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST–FULL AND FREE ACCESS TO GOD! No Admittance. Members Only. Restricted Access. Notices such as these can touch a nerve when they stand between us and a place we’d like to be. It may be the requirement for a membership card before… Read More »Studies in Ephesians Read More

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. (Prov. 30:5-6) It is no secret that in recent years our nation has become more and more politically polarized. Some claim… Read More »Our Freedom Depends on Originalism Read More