Posts by David Huffstutler

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” “Monkey see, monkey do.” We all recognize that people imitate people, whatever the reason for imitation may be. It’s easy to see and do what others do. It’s also a biblical command for one person…

Think and live like Jesus. Simple enough, this theme is yet rich and one of many in the book of Philippians. And not just clearly stated, but also artfully so. Paul gives this theme as a clear command and describes the life of Jesus in Philippians 2:5–11. Then, he gives linguistic echoes of this passage…

Where I live, have had a number of days with degrees in the single digits, and we have had some snow. I say “some,” because I have friends elsewhere who sometimes get more snow in a week than I get in the winter. Whatever your winter may look like, perhaps the weather has piqued your…

One of the great paradoxes of the Christian life involves humility, pride, and their results. The more one humbles himself, the more honor he receives, something he does not seek. Likewise, the more one values himself over others, the less honor he receives, the very honor he craves so much. The book of Proverbs paints…

What is the difference between the baptism of John the Baptist and Christian baptism? This short post is an attempt to describe and distinguish the two. Paul met some disciples in Ephesus and learned that they had not heard of the Spirit’s arrival at Pentecost and that they were baptized into the baptism of John,…

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. “Fear not,” said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind “glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind. “To you, in David’s town, this day is…

Matthew 2:1–2 records the travel of the wise men from the east to Jerusalem, looking for the King of the Jews, “For we saw his star when it rose.” King Herod interrogated them as to “what time the star had appeared” (Matthew 2:7). After leaving Herod, the star apparently reappeared and “went before them until…

One of the many wonders of a newborn child is wondering who he will be. What is his personality? Will he be more like his father or his mother? What will he look like? What will be his vocation? Who will he marry? How many kids will he have? Who will he grow up to…

With family and friends present, or perhaps a day to enjoy by yourself, the day after Thanksgiving can be busy or a time to reflect. Either way, here is a simple Psalm to encourage you to give thanks to our glorious God today. Psalm 100 1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve…

While we celebrate Thanksgiving on earth below, what’s going on in heaven? We could answer this question in part by examining the three instances of the word “thanks” in the book of Revelation (Rev 4:9; 7:12; 11:17). This brief study can be one of the many ways whereby we are blessed to read and heed…