Category Archives: Life
Wives, Be Submissive
Chapter 3 of I Peter begins with, “Wives, be submissive to your husbands.” Why did Peter go to the trouble to insert that statement in his letter? Surely he had better sense than to advocate it as a general rule … Continue reading
I Killed a Weed Today
Growing out of a crack in the front steps was a solitary weed, its thin stem about as tall as my hand is wide. Its presence offended me. Visitors might conclude that we were neglectful homeowners if they saw this … Continue reading
The Roundup
Time to round up the wild horses– Rid the country of them all! For they graze on scarce resources That are not their own to call. Time to ship them from our nation, Taking all their young along, On the buses, at the station– We … Continue reading
What Jesus Can Do
Jesus can not save you, due to circumstances beyond your control, from losing your job, your savings, your land, or your house. He can not keep you and your loved ones free from cancer. He can not keep tornadoes, floods, hurrlcanes, mudslides, … Continue reading
Both Sides Now
Heaven’s where the Master serves you burgers, what a thrill– Hell is where the Devil flips you over on his grill.
You Never Have It Made
You never have it made. Whenever you think you do, here comes something else.
There is Always a Way
There is always a way. There is never an easy way. If the road is smooth, it’s the wrong road.
Fear is the Governor
We live in fear. We are afraid of losing our income, home, nest egg, or dominance. We also fear being different. Many of these fears are real. Overcoming at least one of them is the first step to genuine Christian living.
Why I Like the Book Better Than the Movie
‘I admit that the book isn’t aways better than the movie. Nevertheless, for me the book is nearly always better because it comes with Instant Replay. Instant Replay saves the day for you when you are watching a football game on the … Continue reading
The Mainline Church
The Financial Base The lifeblood of the mainline church is the Financial Base, which is the minimum funding required to pay staff and maintain facilities. The church supports additional programs, such as missions, only if money is available over and above the Financial Base. … Continue reading