A few weeks ago I put out an article talking about the difficulties that come with the responsibility of preaching. With the physical, emotional, and financial strains are also the joys, love, and rewards of preaching. I thought it would only be right to look at the “other side of the coin” and not just…

Several times in the Bible we read of people that were saved from destruction because of the safety they were given by God. In most cases, there was a PLACE that the person had to be in order to find shelter and relief.  For Noah, it was IN the ark – Genesis 7:1-5 “Then the…

The role of a preacher is one that carries significant responsibilities, often hidden behind the face of confidence and serenity. Beyond the effort to have uplifting messages and spiritual guidance they deliver congregations, preachers grapple with a whole host of struggles that can weigh heavily on their shoulders. There are emotional, spiritual, and practical struggles…

In all my years of preaching, I have seen and dealt with many issues that creep up in the church. Some were easy to deal with, and others, not so much. The most difficult time I ever had was with a man that is now deceased. The congregation that I worked with had a reputation…

One of the great joys of being a Christian is to worship with our church family on the first day of every week. The opportunity to spend a couple hours with some of the greatest people is priceless! The diversity of the people in the audience only adds to the experience. From the youngest to…

A few years ago, a friend and brother in Christ, has been teaching me how to play guitar. This is something I’ve wanted to learn for 25 years. Others have tried to teach me and I’ve tried to learn on my own, but I’ve never been successful. I’d often lament about how I could never get…

“The Bible doesn’t condemn it.” “God knows what’s in my heart.” “That’s just the way I see it.” “You need to study more.” These, among other things, is what I’ve heard over the years when discussing religious issues with others. I do my best to be logical, to lay out the case I’m trying to…

Another parable He spoke to them: “The Kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” Matthew 13:24 Our Lord delivered two parables about the Kingdom of God. In the parable of the sower, only one-forth of the hearts would bring forth…

Paul’s letter to Philemon was being sent by a man named Onesimus, a slave that served Philemon and his Christian home, that had left and met Paul, only to obey the gospel and now being sent back to his master. This letter indicates the oneness of the nature that we all have in Christ. Paul…

I’m missing a gray sock. It’s been missing for a week. I’ve looked everywhere for it; behind the hamper, under the dryer, inside pant legs and shirt sleeves. I do not know where it has gone. The other gray sock is just hanging out on my dresser waiting patiently for it to reappear. Everyday I’m…