SECURE WEALTH
Anyone who follows the political scene knows that the United States, the individual states, and the cities are in financial crisis. Politicians talk the subject… Read More »SECURE WEALTH
Series
“Spot Your Own Plank First”
I’ll never forget the day I was working underneath my rusty, little pickup truck. I was foolishly banging around on the muffler without wearing any eye… Read More »“Spot Your Own Plank First”
“Spiritual Nones”—Some Thoughts
Recently this writer, a pastor, caught some self-described “non-denominational Christians” off guard. In connection with a pre-marriage counseling class, we remarked to the couple: “More… Read More »“Spiritual Nones”—Some Thoughts
“Strong Marriages [are] Key To Social Ills”
To the statement in our title we might say, “Duh!” Is this news?
To some it apparently is. The quote was the headline of an article in a local newspaper a few years ago. The director of a local social organization said, “There is a lot of research and studies that show healthy marriages are an indicator of children doing better.” She also said, “We are not saying marriage. We are saying healthy marriages.” The group’s concern was the increase in teenage motherhood, the divorce rate, and families living in poverty.Read More »“Strong Marriages [are] Key To Social Ills”
“This is most certainly true!”
PART THREE OF A SERIES 3) God is my Preserver and Provider Have you ever had a “near death” experience? If so, perhaps it involved… Read More »“This is most certainly true!”
ENCOUNTERS OF A SPIRITUAL KIND
Introduction In the following examples from Scripture we try to learn ways and attitudes which will better enable us to witness of our Lord to… Read More »ENCOUNTERS OF A SPIRITUAL KIND
Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness
(First of a Series) Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector,… Read More »Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness
Life In the Gap
“For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God…holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught…” (Titus 1:7ff) For the grace of… Read More »Life In the Gap
THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
“As the head of the family should teach them in a simple way to those of his household.” (Martin Luther) By way of introduction, isn’t it… Read More »THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
Jesus Cares For Body and Soul!
“The Works That I Do In My Father’s Name, They Bear Witness Of Me.” (John 10:25) Please have your Bible open to the Gospel of John… Read More »Jesus Cares For Body and Soul!