Power in the WHAT? – Part 2
Here is another excerpt from Power in the Pulpit. Disciplined study habits will be enhanced greatly if the preacher’s time and location for study are protected…. Well-meaning members of the…
On Being the Lord’s Slave…
In 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Paul instructs Timothy (and the Church) to cleanse themselves of dishonor, so that they may be used as vessels of righteousness. “So flee youthful passions and…
Only Human…
In the popular action movie The Matrix (1999) there is a scene where Neo (the savior figure) dodges several bullets. As a few nick him, he falls on his back…
Power in the WHAT? – Part 1
For my Bible Exposition class we have to read Power in the Pulpit by Vines and Shaddin. Reading this book has really thrown some full-blown tradition in my face. I…
Why Do We?
There are no hidden meanings in these questions, I am merely asking “Why?” Why do we think it is most important to attend the Sunday morning sermon? Why do we…
Did Jesus Really Resurrect?
Many of you may have seen the headlines of late concerning the Discovery Channel documentary: The Lost Tomb. It is about an archaeological finding of four ossuaries, with the names,…
How God Blessed Me After He Blessed Me
In my previous post I wrote about how God had blessed me before my salvation. Now I would like to share with you all how God has blessed me since…
How God Blessed Me Before He Blessed Me
Almost four years ago God used a special young lady’s testimony to open my heart, mind, ears, and eyes to our Lord. Later this same young lady became my beautiful…
What does Paul …
Last week I was asked to teach a Sunday School lesson for one of our brothers. They just started going through the letter we call 1 Corinthians and he asked…
What is Discipling?
In my Christian Missions class my professor, Dr. Greenham, said something that really made me think about a question I have been asking myself: How do I disciple someone else?…