Meditation: Preventing Spiritual Identity Theft
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/3/2004
If we don't cultivate the ability to meditate on a regular basis, we run the very real risk of losing our spiritual identity and letting someone take our crown.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/3/2004
If we don't cultivate the ability to meditate on a regular basis, we run the very real risk of losing our spiritual identity and letting someone take our crown.
The Godly Purpose for Music
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/2004
Even music in religion can be a contentious subject! The Bible shows that music is a blessing from God and an appropriate vehicle for praise and worship.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 8/1/2004
Even music in religion can be a contentious subject! The Bible shows that music is a blessing from God and an appropriate vehicle for praise and worship.
Fast-Forwarding the Tape
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2004
Some of us fast-forward to catch a glimpse of the ending of a story. This curiosity is similar to God's showing us how life's experiences can turn out.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/1/2004
Some of us fast-forward to catch a glimpse of the ending of a story. This curiosity is similar to God's showing us how life's experiences can turn out.
How to Conduct Ourselves as Ambassadors for Christ
Article; Posted 1/1/2004
Do we have what it takes to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ? Understanding how national representatives carry out their duties helps us in our commission.
Article; Posted 1/1/2004
Do we have what it takes to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ? Understanding how national representatives carry out their duties helps us in our commission.
Our Personal Plumblines
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/16/2003
we learn righteous judgment through learning to see the consequences of our thoughts, words, and behaviors as they affect us and the lives of others.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/16/2003
we learn righteous judgment through learning to see the consequences of our thoughts, words, and behaviors as they affect us and the lives of others.
Developing a Mature Spiritual Appetite
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2003
One of the most widely occurring metaphors in the Bible involves eating. We must develop the ability to feed ourselves properly, discerning the good and bad.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2003
One of the most widely occurring metaphors in the Bible involves eating. We must develop the ability to feed ourselves properly, discerning the good and bad.
Godly Friendship: A Priceless Commodity
Article; Posted 1/1/2003
Here is how we should cultivate and appreciate our friendships, for they are a necessary tool in growing in godliness.
Article; Posted 1/1/2003
Here is how we should cultivate and appreciate our friendships, for they are a necessary tool in growing in godliness.
Stimulating a Spiritual Appetite
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2002
A major key to our spiritual survival is the control, regulation, and re-direction of our appetites from what is not good for us to what is good for us.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/26/2002
A major key to our spiritual survival is the control, regulation, and re-direction of our appetites from what is not good for us to what is good for us.
Is God a Male Chauvinist?
Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Does God have something against women? On the contrary, the sexes are equal, and distortions of Scripture such as 'gender neutral' Bibles are unnecessary.
Article; Posted 6/1/2002
Does God have something against women? On the contrary, the sexes are equal, and distortions of Scripture such as 'gender neutral' Bibles are unnecessary.
A Time to Throw Away
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2002
Many of us are pack-rats, saving everything for years until we have collected a mass of—well, junk. This is like accumulated sin—and it is time to get rid …
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2002
Many of us are pack-rats, saving everything for years until we have collected a mass of—well, junk. This is like accumulated sin—and it is time to get rid …
Fast-Forwarding the Tape
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/2001
People cannot live without hope. To cope with trials, we should metaphorically fast-forward the tape to what comes later.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/6/2001
People cannot live without hope. To cope with trials, we should metaphorically fast-forward the tape to what comes later.
Fasting: Building Spiritual Muscle
Article; Posted 8/1/2001
Though fasting deprives the physical body of nutrition and strength, a proper, biblical fast adds conviction and depth to the inner, spiritual man.
Article; Posted 8/1/2001
Though fasting deprives the physical body of nutrition and strength, a proper, biblical fast adds conviction and depth to the inner, spiritual man.
The Buck Stops Here
Article; Posted 7/1/2001
Do we tend to shirk responsibility by 'passing the buck'? Here is why we do this, and a solution for shouldering our responsibilities and growing in character.
Article; Posted 7/1/2001
Do we tend to shirk responsibility by 'passing the buck'? Here is why we do this, and a solution for shouldering our responsibilities and growing in character.
Spiritual Double Agents
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2001
Double-mindedness is like being a double agent, serving two masters. As Christ says, one master will be neglected—and unfortunately, it is usually God.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/1/2001
Double-mindedness is like being a double agent, serving two masters. As Christ says, one master will be neglected—and unfortunately, it is usually God.
Words of Life, Words of Death
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/20/2000
By exposing the negative self-talk, we can turn the self-imposed words of death into words of life.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/20/2000
By exposing the negative self-talk, we can turn the self-imposed words of death into words of life.
The Spiritual Hard Hat Zone
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Christian's lives are constantly under construction. It is this point of view that makes it easier for us to deal with both setbacks and progress.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/1/2000
Christian's lives are constantly under construction. It is this point of view that makes it easier for us to deal with both setbacks and progress.
Servant Leadership: Practical Meekness
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2000
Much has been said and written about leadership in the church in the past several years. Godly leadership is an outworking of the virtue of meekness.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 7/1/2000
Much has been said and written about leadership in the church in the past several years. Godly leadership is an outworking of the virtue of meekness.
Is All Fair in Love and War?
Article; Posted 5/1/2000
God gives us a great deal of freedom under His law, but do we have the authority to bend or break the rules under extenuating circumstances?
Article; Posted 5/1/2000
God gives us a great deal of freedom under His law, but do we have the authority to bend or break the rules under extenuating circumstances?
Purging the Rumor Bug from the Body of Christ
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/1/1999
The church grapevine is good at spreading news, but it can be evil when it spreads gossip and rumor. Gossip actually harms the gossip himself. Here's how.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 12/1/1999
The church grapevine is good at spreading news, but it can be evil when it spreads gossip and rumor. Gossip actually harms the gossip himself. Here's how.
Why Does God Keep Secrets?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/1999
By not revealing everything immediately, God has been employing teaching techniques that have taken the educational community thousands of years to discover.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/1999
By not revealing everything immediately, God has been employing teaching techniques that have taken the educational community thousands of years to discover.