A querist asks, “When there is a problem or dispute within the church, can you take your problem to the elders? Can only men do this or can a woman sit down and meet with

Have our eyelids ever suddenly become heavy when the preacher steps into the pulpit and begins his sermon? We often joke about those who “doze off” during worship, but

The story is told of a faithful dog who was a constant companion of a small child. One day, both the dog and child disappeared from their home, which was located close to the woods. A diligent search by parents, friends, and neighbors proved to be fruitless. The child could not be found.

A querist asks, “How can we tell the difference between the chastening of God (Hebrews 12:5-11 – NKJV) and the trials placed upon us by the devil?”

A querist asks, “In Genesis 15:12-KJV, isn’t this the Lord bringing Abram a vision? I don’t understand why a visitation from God would be called a horror of great darkness.”

In the parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32 – NKJV), we’re inclined to single out the prodigal son as having a more degenerate character than his elder brother. However, it’s

In cultures where slavery existed, it was historically common for slaves to be “branded.” This fleshly mark identified ownership. Slaves usually belonged uniquely to one master and served him. They did not belong to or serve two masters.

There’s an old proverb that says, “Old tigers, sensing the end are at their most fierce.” There’s a great spiritual lesson for Christians in this proverb — that as we inch our way further into life, the experience of Christian living should make us bolder in the face of

The story is told of a woman who entered a hospital for tests. While she was being tested, her husband wrapped her very expensive 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. In a forgetful moment, the woman’s husband threw the napkin in the trash.

In Acts 17:13-32, Paul preached to the Athenians at Mars Hill, declaring the truth of the resurrection. Unfortunately, many listeners gathered there were not seeking spiritual truth, but simply wanted to

According to various studies conducted by doctors around the country, counting our blessings promotes good physical health. Volunteers who kept weekly gratitude journals, reported fewer aches and pains than

While working for a major gas transmission company a few years back, I worked in an office building for two years where there were few windows. In fact, the majority of those two years were spent in rooms

Some days, many of us wake up with aching joints and ho-hum spirits, wondering how we can shake off our lethargy and make it through the day.

From life’s experiences, we know that some folks grow old gracefully, while others become grouchy and ill-tempered. Knowing this, it’s important for us as Christians to know which direction we’re

If we follow any kind of sports at all, we know that fans can change like the weather. For example, a football team”™s star quarterback can hear 70,000 cheering and screaming

People all over our country are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we

In many colleges around the country, students engage in an interesting annual rite — a tug-of-war. Two teams train and prepare to pull together on their end of a rope to win the competition,

In growing older, one of the things this writer has learned is not to expect too much from people. For example, many folks will say they are going to do something, and they disappoint us when

In the Old Testament, Job and Daniel had much in common because both went through serious trials and challenges. Both had great success because of the blessing of God’s

The story is told of a Russian Christian living under the communist regime, who learned that a friend had acquired a Bible. Since he didn’t own one, he asked his friend if he could borrow it. His friend told him that he read his Bible every evening until 10 p.m. So each night for 8 […]