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John F. Kennedy said in his presidential acceptance speech on January 20, 1961, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”  American history is replete with examples of men and women … Continue reading →

AUTHORSHIP The apostle Paul (1:1). Apostle – “one sent” by Christ (see Acts 9:15). He wrote “by the will of God” (1:1; see also v. 25; see also 1 Cor. 14:37; 2 Pt. 1:20-21) Timothy was with him (1:1). Paul … Continue reading →

Melissa was in a panic as she drove home with her six-year-old son. Her husband had just phoned to tell her that Gertie, the family’s beloved dog, had slipped out of her collar during their walk to chase after a … Continue reading →

As Samuel prepared a sacrifice in Bethlehem, he invited Jesse and his eight sons. He knew that one of these boys would become the next king of Israel. As they entered the place of sacrifice the old prophet’s eyes were … Continue reading →

I can think of no other single word that comes anywhere close to what our Lord endured in the Garden than the word ‘agony.’ When Jesus went into the Garden, He “began to be sorrowful and very heavy” (Matt. 26:37).  … Continue reading →

Pardoned from a Death Sentence Paul showed all under a death sentence.     Romans 3:10 “As it is written: ‘There is none righteous,     Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the     Romans … Continue reading →

If you ever needed an example of what it looks like to maintain Christian commitment and focus, Paul certainly fits the bill. In the face of adversity, Paul said, “but none of these things move me” (Acts 20:24a). More on … Continue reading →

I once heard an aged brother pray these words: “Lord, help us to keep the spiritual body of Christ as pure as he kept his physical body.” This statement, coming from a grand old soldier of the cross, has lingered … Continue reading →

By definition, the word “delight” means “to have a high degree of gratification, joy, and extreme satisfaction. Something that gives great pleasure.” I believe it is true that the character of a man can be measured by the things in … Continue reading →

So read, I am told, a tee-shirt worn in public by a mature (age wise) man. As strange as it may seem to some who know me, I am in complete agreement with what is actually said on the shirt. … Continue reading →