Just a few weeks ago, my aunt passed away after living many years with physical handicaps. She was a lovely lady. My first memories of her are when she and my uncle returned from India on furlough. They served as missionaries there for several years, then they returned to Canada where my uncle served as…
I had the great privilege of being raised in Sunday School. Among the songs I still remember was “I’m in the Lord’s Army”: I may never march in the infantry Ride in the cavalry Shoot the artillery I may never fly o’er the enemy But I’m in the Lord’s army (Yes, sir!) [All done with…
Have you ever wondered how you could be full of wisdom when the world is full of folly? It just never seems to end, does it? Two days ago, a foolhardy group of artists posed as construction workers to hang a giant banner on a statue of Christ in Arkansas. The banner read, “God Bless…
Sometimes relationship problems are not nearly as deep as we would imagine. We just have developed habits that sabotage our marriages, or we have not developed the habits to make them better. The following are nine simple habits that my wife and I have learned over time (and sometimes after too much time) are very…
Today is crash day for me. It’s 2:00 PM and I’m still sitting on the couch in my pjs. Adam and Megan went to the studio with Ella while I stayed behind with Hamilton, for him to take a nap. I made no protests. I’ve already had two naps myself today. Now that Hamilton is…
FrontLine magazine has once again proved itself to be timely and relevant. While preaching a series of messages through the book of I Peter, I came to a text that treated the believers’ responses to suffering by way of persecution. In the providence of God, the latest issue of FrontLine discussed from multiple angles that…
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short studies, we are combining several posts into this post, expecting more to come. We hope it is profitable for you. – Editor.] Deacons in the Church: A Servant Role Truths…
Another holocaust is taking place and it is Christians (among others) who are dying. If you would like a more detailed account of what it is like to be a Christian in Afghanistan right now you may read it here. Don’t look away! It would be disobedience to the direct command of God to do so.…
Why did the Holy Spirit choose the dove to illustrate His ministry? In the Scriptures, there are three prominent illustrations of the Holy Spirit. He is like a dove; He is like the wind (John 3:8, Acts 2:2-4); He is like oil (especially in anointing, 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1, Acts 10:38). For a few…