Faith and Religion
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Christ confronts apathetic churches as exampled by the church at Sardis. The description of Jesus once again indicates the tone of the letter. The One who holds the fullness of the Spirit and the … more
His name was Willie, a campus minister; we were having lunch, making small talk. I asked him how he met his wife and he replied, “When she taught me how to date.” I had heard a lot of … more
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I really don’t know where to start. Recent days have been really difficult for me. I am in the midst of a struggle that has taken me down a … more
Thyatira represents churches that compromise morality.  The description of Christ sets the tone (2:18).  With the strength of bronze to stand against moral compromise, He exercises the … more
His name was Todd. He was a red-headed fireball at a summer Bible camp that I taught in Missouri in 1977. I moved that summer and didn’t hear anything further from Todd until 1983. … more
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Bryan and Charity were going to be gone over the weekend and needed someone to watch Piper. Of course, Memaw said that we would be glad to have her … more
What is your favorite chapter in the “letters to the churches” in the New Testament? (Romans through Revelation) Many or most usually choose Romans 8, and what a spectacular adventure it … more
Christ confronts churches who tolerate false teaching.  Pergamum was very loyal to Rome, even holding the right to carry out executions immediately.  There were at least four temples … more
There are 4 references to God in the Declaration of Independence. However, if you research it’s evolution, you will discover that in Jefferson’s “rough draft” and in the … more
The letter to Smyrna shows that Christ “crowns” churches that remain faithful during trials (2:8-11). This city was destroyed in 600 B.C. and had lain in ruins for 400 years. She had … more
Depending on which Bible translation you use, the little word “put” occurs either: 207 (NIV), 186 (ESV), 157 (KJV), 167 (NKJV) times. I want us to examine 2 of them, from the same context … more
Ten months has passed since Keith Feerer left Mary Ellen and Harvester Church of Christ, and on July 3, they will have a new preacher. Zachary Green will take over as pulpit minister, and he is … more
Revelation 2:1-3:22 comprises seven letters within the single letter of Revelation and can be titled “Christ’s Challenge to Churches to Overcome.” Each of the seven churches is … more
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, One of the things that I am backing away from at this time is watching the news. I know that they are only reporting what is taking place around … more
I recently read an article by Jason Isman, 4 Ways July 4th Can Be Like Freedom in Christ. It stirred some thoughts up in me that overflowed into this article. What pictures pop into your mind when … more
Clay Center, Kansas – History’s first recorded adoption took place generations ago in the land of the Hebrew people.  The story is recorded in the Bible, “Haran fathered … more
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, The shootings that happened in Buffalo and Uvalde as well as other places across our nation have been disturbing. The loss of life has been terrible … more
Are there Bible verses that make you scratch your head? Here are two that definitely make me scratch mine. Jn. 8:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. And Mt. … more
John joined with churches in a “brotherhood of affliction” due to their faithful witness of Christ (1:9-11).  The kingdom comprises both spiritual sovereignty and realm.  GNB … more
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, It’s happened again. I had another birthday! It’s hard to believe that I’m ___! So many made sure that I didn’t forget that … more
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