One survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University determined that over 40% of American Christians believe that the Bible is “ambiguous” on abortion. Conducted by CRC Director of Research George Barna, a noted evangelical pollster, the report found that 44% of respondents said they believe the Bible “is ambiguous in its […]
A man saw a friend named Fred. Fred had a bewildered look on his face. When the man asked Fred if he had a problem, Fred said, “I certainly do. I’ve misplaced my dictionary, and now I’m at a loss for words.” Being at a loss for words is not a problem for millions today. […]
In each of our homes, there are manufactured products that each serve an individual purpose. Appliances such as a toaster, refrigerator, stove, microwave, or electric can opener are commonly found in people’s homes and each of these have different workmanship. Each of these appliances have been designed differently and have different parts that make them […]
Before we answer the question, I’d like to briefly clarify two things. First of all, I don’t usually write articles or preach lessons with certain people in mind. Even if it seems like at one time I may have been preaching to or at you, I haven’t been. In fact, at this point I have […]
An internet search on the phrase “when push comes to shove” led to a website at grammarist.com. That site defined the phase as “an American idiom that describes the critical time when a decision / commitment must be made, when action must be taken to back up words.” That definition reminds me of the Spanish proverb […]
I want to warn you – you may hate this joke. So a man said, “I just bought my first car. I’m now at risk for the Car-owner virus.” What’s that? You hated that joke? I tried to warn you! My subject in this piece is not about the novel coronavirus, Covid-19. Well, sort of […]
Few things can foster doubt more than prayer. “You do not have,” the Bible says, “because you do not ask. You ask and did not receive, because you ask wrongly…The prayer [fervent prayer, NKJV] of a righteous person has great power” (James 4:3-4; 5:16). So, when we pray and it doesn’t work, we want to […]
Many years ago Basil Overton grabbed me by the ears with this statement about preaching (in the middle of a sermon): “The reason I love what I’m doing is because a I never know what I’m doing.” The apostle Paul loved preaching Christ’s gospel. After rising from the waters of baptism, “Immediately he preached the […]
Trent Shelton, former NFL wide receiver turned inspirational speaker, said, “Control what you can. Pray about what you can’t.” I’m not sure we ought to say that is Biblical advice, for the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, “Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for […]
The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeals in our Constitutional Republic. In our nation there are numerous lesser courts leading up to the Supreme Court. The lower courts may make various decisions about various cases but if the Supreme Court decides to hear a case, it is irrelevant what the other courts have […]