Corpus Christi
Linked in life Four key passages paint for us the portrait of the church as the mystical body of Christ: Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 10-12; Ephesians 1-4; and Colossians 1-3. Taken together, they present to us four great principles. Unity without unanimity The...
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The Oppressed Church
All Herod’s power was really … nothing at all Ever since Pentecost, the church has been oppressed in some place and in some measure. In fact, it is said that in the 20th century more Christians have died for their faith...
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One Flock and One Shepherd
The sheep of His pasture Shortly after moving to a rural county in Georgia, I purchased seven ewes and a ram. We raised sheep for eight years and had many eventful experiences—some quite humorous and others heartbreaking. One thing in particular...
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Let Me Be a Normal Christian
For any who aspire to maturity Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. Those three terse statements are strung together, but each on its own is worth hours of thought. In unison, they pack...
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As Unknown, And Yet…
One hallmark of a true servant is disdain for notoriety. According to the website www.city-data.com, the population of Needham, Alabama at the last census was 87. Southeast of Needham is Toxey (pop. 135) and a little farther south is Gilbertown (locally...
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Then Joseph Remembered the Dreams
Exceeding. Abundant. Above. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and wrongfully imprisoned, Joseph’s story is enough to drive one to a therapist. And his suffering was made worse by its contrast to earlier days. Once a loved and favored son...
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Prophet, Priest, and King
All positions have been filled. I recently started a new job, the position having been made vacant by the resignation of my predecessor. On my first day of work, the first place my new employer showed me was the barren office...
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An Advocate with the Father
Christ meets both the requirements of God and the needs of man. I find it remarkable that, although 1 John was one of the last epistles to be written, John had not lost his sense of awe and wonder at the...
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