While death comes to us all (Hebrews 9:27), we need not feel that God has somehow perpetrated an injustice to those individuals who die prematurely — those individuals who we “think” have been deprived of that precious commodity called “time.”

Brother Michael Hite, VP of Bear Valley Bible Institute, has produced an excellent blog with tips, ideas, and insights on using technology in ministry called MinistryTech Online.

After getting stocked up on some groceries and putting them in the trunk of my car yesterday afternoon, I unlocked my car, opened the door, and heard a “ping, ping, ping, ping, ping” sound. That sound should have alerted me as to something not being quite right with my car, but it didn’t register in […]

Since my elementary school years, I have been a big fan of human interest stories, because in those stories, we can see folks who have overcome the many challenges that life throws their way. The following above titled video depicts such a story. This is a story about more than kindness; it’s about the essence […]

No matter what we say or what we do, there will always be detractors to provide some form of negativity. The whole design of the detractor is “to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation”; “to draw away or divert; distract.”

In Jeremiah 29, we see a letter from the prophet, Jeremiah being sent to the first wave of captives who were sent to Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1). False prophets, including Hananiah, were telling the people that the captivity would be short-lived (Jeremiah 28:10-11), but God thought otherwise (Jeremiah 29:8-10; cf. Jeremiah 25:12).

It’s so easy to blame others for our failures, is it not? While it is true that others often make it difficult for us to succeed, to blame our defeat on others, is to admit that we ourselves are not big enough to overcome the obstacles that are in the way.

Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the person who cut us off in traffic last night, may be a single mother/father who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry, and spend a few precious moments with their children.

The man who strives to get all the “gusto” he can, soon finds that he does not possess, but that he himself is possessed (Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:16; 2 Peter 2:19). He is intent on getting, not because he needs, but because he wants (Joshua 7:20-21).

Women love shoes. Just look in their closets. It was discovered that Imelda Marcos, wife of the deposed dictator of the Philippines, had hundreds of pairs of shoes.

One of the circus acts which always fascinates an audience, is the tight-rope walker. We admire the ability of anyone who can keep life under control and keep dangerous extremes and opposing forces in balance.

The individual who has learned to be content in whatever circumstances he finds himself, is the individual who knows how to live at peace with himself (Philippians 4:10-13). Such a person is not upset because he does not win every contest, but finds his satisfaction in playing the game, simply for the joy of playing.

It’s not often I get to see a friend preach but David Hersey of Granby church of Christ let me know that he had a video posted. He needed to cover for the local preacher there and turned to one of Tom Moore’s sermons (Saved to Serve) to help him prepare. Here’s the sermon entitled […]

The death of our loved ones bring changes and adjustments for those of us who are left behind. The warmth and associations of former days are gone. The silence, the finality, and the incommunicability greatly disturb us. But, for the one who has triumphed, there is rejoicing (Matthew 25:21).

Prayer acknowledges that there is a Supreme Being that rules the universe (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 2; Daniel 4:17; Acts 17:24-28) and is concerned with our needs (Matthew 6:25-33), and that it is possible for us to approach God in the assurance that He will hear us and help us (1 John 5:13-14; Isaiah 50:9 NASB).

When we live by grace, we’re doing for another individual kindnesses he doesn’t deserve, hasn’t earned, could not ask for, and can’t repay (Matthew 18:21-35). Its main facets are beauty, kindness, gratitude, charm, favor, and thankfulness (Luke 17:11-19).

Over the past ten years, I have substituted at various school libraries in our local school district, and have observed the following regarding the children of this present generation:

Coercion conquers men outwardly but leaves them inwardly unsubdued. A wise leader uses a minimum of compulsion and a maximum of persuasion (2 Corinthians 5:11; cf. Acts 18:1-4; Acts 19:8).

Oh Eve…..how could you? You were perfect. You carried within your body the generations of humanity. Your beauty enhanced all of God’s creation. You were the beautiful complement to Adam. He needed a help mate and you were created (Genesis 2:18-23).

There are some brethren in the brotherhood who change churches almost as often as they change socks. They are what I call nitpickers — always finding fault with this and that. Nothing or no one is ever right. When some member offends them in some way, they immediately look for “greener pastures.” Only to find […]