This material covers the book of Exodus: its lessons about deliverance, law, sacrifices, patterns, and more that we can apply to our lives as Christians today.
Continue reading... February 18, 2015
Great Faith and Little Faith
Jesus spoke of some as having great faith and others having little faith. What is the difference between these two types of faith? As Christians, if we examine ourselves, we will likely find similarities in both categories. Where we have great faith, we must continue. Where we have little faith, we must improve. The Hebrew […]
Continue reading... February 11, 2015
Wherever the Tree Falls
“If the clouds are full, they pour out rain upon the earth; and whether a tree falls toward the south or toward the north, wherever the tree falls, there it lies” (Ecclesiastes 11:3). Man often takes pride in his perceived ability to control events in his life and achieve his goals. While it is certainly […]
Continue reading... February 9, 2015
D.A. Sommer: The Same Movement, Yet We Are Different
Daniel Austen Sommer (1878-1952) was the son of the gospel preacher Daniel Sommer. In 1916, D.A. Sommer debated J. Roy Wright of the Christian church. The debate dealt with several issues, including instrumental music in worship and missionary societies. In his first speech, Sommer pointed out something that he and Wright had in common.
Continue reading... February 4, 2015
Thoughts on the Bible-Minded Cities Report
The Barna Group released a report on “Bible-Minded” cities. The report ranked the “Bible-mindedness” of individuals in the 100 largest media markets in the United States. According to the criteria of the Barna Group, an individual is “Bible-minded” based on two qualifications: They “report reading the Bible in a typical week.” They “strongly assert the […]
Continue reading... January 29, 2015
Book Review: Three Deceivers
Aaron Erhardt has a new book out called Three Deceivers. I had the privilege of writing the foreword for the book. The following is what I wrote.
Continue reading... January 21, 2015
Why Being Non-Denominational Is Not Good Enough
In the past, more emphasis was placed upon one’s denominational affiliation. But for many today, this is less important. This shift in mindset has given rise to the number of “non-denominational” churches we see in the religious world. For years, faithful brethren have rightly condemned denominationalism. So is the trend toward non-denominationalism a good thing? […]
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