Are there any candidates? Half a lifetime ago, while still in my teens, a teaching opportunity for my parents resulted in our move from a busy metropolis to the frigid, nickel-mining capital of Canada. In spite of my spiritual apathy in those days, my parents looked up the local assembly, and, upon our first visit […]
Every word is pure When we speak of the inerrancy of the Bible, some object, saying: “The Bible contains material on doctrinal, ethical, and moral matters and is accurate in what it says about these things. Other material on incidental matters may be inaccurate but that does not interfere with the main message. If we […]
Balancing Risks and Benefits Some years ago, I spent two weeks backpacking with a group of friends in a mountain wilderness area. To lighten our packs, we did not bring tents and we lived outside, exposed to the sun and unpredictable mountain weather. When I returned home, it felt strange to be indoors. Years later, […]
It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau Ah, summertime! I love summertime. It’s a time for baseball and picnics. It’s a time for hiking and going to camp. If you are a kid, it’s time for no school! And […]
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 In the second chapter of Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he uses several images to instruct believers. With each image, there is a lesson the Holy Spirit is making: the soldier […]
When starting an online ministry, whether it’s a local church website or social media evangelism, taking time to plan the ministry is vital. Too many times, efforts are begun with great enthusiasm and soon fade out. Part of this is due to a lack of planning and setting the proper processes in place to help […]
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” 2 Timothy 3:16 The story of how God’s living Word came to man stretches throughout history, but it is described in two important New Testament verses: 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:21. The […]
“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they […]
“I see men as trees, walking” (Mark 8:24) There was a remarkable miracle performed when the Lord Jesus met a blind man in the town of Bethsaida. Remarkable because only Mark tells us about it (8:22-26). And remarkable because it was the only two-stage physical miracle recorded in our Lord’s ministry. Obviously the miracle’s second […]