Airing Dirty Laundry
formed a Facebook group for the purpose of complaining and attacking the elders and the church. Is such action appropriate? Is the Lord alright with that?
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There is No Expiration or Exception Clause
The Scriptures command that one is to “Honor thy father and thy mother.” That command has no expiration date or exemption clause.
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The Problem of Christian Language
Believers have a different vocabulary. Paul never shirked from the words “Justified,” “Sanctified,” and others. John certainly did not refrain from using words like “propitiation.”
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3 Principles for Better Decision Making
Making the Right Decision in Choosing Workers Some time ago, as I was preaching through Matthew’s gospel, I came to chapter 10. I began to study the selection of the twelve. It is proved to be a fascinating study. I thought this particular section, concerning their choosing, may be an encouragement or help. It was…
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I Am a Pastor…Not a CEO
Please bear with me as I share a brief thought that has occupied my mind and heart for a while. It is the thought of being a pastor and not a company CEO. This year marks the 30th year of full-time pastoral ministry for me. For the majority of those years it has been my…
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6 Things Not to Do to Your Pastor
There have been scores of articles on the Internet concerning things to do for one’s pastor. It is good to honor the pastor when honor is due. There is great joy in pastoring and having the ability to teach God’s Word to God’s people and being a caring shepherd. Yet, the office of pastor also…
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Is Grace a License or a Leash?
Because of the proliferation of social media in our culture, the masses now have world-wide venues to share opinions, thoughts, ideas and more. In the theological realm, it is no different. One of the hot topics in theology threads appears to be “grace vs. legalism,” and much of it is contrary to biblical principles. At…
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The Power of a 20-Year-Old Gospel Tract
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” (Ecclesiastes 11:1) Several days ago my office received an envelope with a return address of a city in Pennsylvania. It was a basic business envelope with our churches name address handwritten on the front. Upon opening the envelope, I saw a…
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The Spreading Effect of Sin
“…for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.” (Ruth 1:13) Naomi is facing her daughter-in-laws, Orpah and Ruth. They are the two Moabite wives of Mahlon and Chilion, the now dead sons of Naomi. Naomi has suffered the loss of her husband and her…
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Rest or “We’ll Work ‘Till Jesus Comes”?
The End of the Conquest & a Time of Rest Text: Joshua 22:4 “And now the Lord your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them…” (Joshua 22:4a). [su_dropcap style=”flat”]T[/su_dropcap]his chapter details the return of the tribes of Reuben, Dan, and the half tribe of Manasseh to the other side of…
