“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20) A number of years ago while preaching in a gospel meeting; something happened that changed my life forever. As I was sitting on the front row and services started, the name was announced for the […]
Take an Honest Look …
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ in in you? unless indeed you are disqualified.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) The Bible enjoins examination! It calls upon each one of us to do periodic checks of our spiritual welfare in order to ascertain whether […]
Beware of the Label …
“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20) He had just finished preaching a very sobering and powerful sermon on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the leaders of the […]
“Don’t You Have Room at Your Table for Just One More?”
“For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.” (Psalm 27:10) The bags are being packed early … just in case. The travel arrangements have already been made. Time off from work has already been approved. What’s this all about? Lord willing my wife of 50+ years, along […]
How Is Your Soul?
Why Try Smiling?
Turning Loose …
A Beam of Sunlight …
One Corner of the Universe …
“For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:8) There is no pleasure to be found in going in for a doctor’s visit and realizing that you not only were not prepared for the actual visit […]