The Markers of Genuine Faith
Last week we discussed the true definition of a Christian. So what is the criteria for knowing that someone is indeed, in the faith?…
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Examine Yourself
The Corinthian church was in a critically important location. At the time of Paul’s missionary journeys, Corinth was the leading city of Achaia. Achaia…
The Danger of Conformity
In Korea, at the turn of the last century, there were no Christian churches – then, as a result of sparks from Azusa Street,…
The Power of the Finite
Little things are powerful determinates. There is an old poem that declares: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of…
The Gray People
Do you ever wish you were a more talented person? More colorful? Clever? Perhaps even the ‘life of the party’. The witty one. There…
Consider Jesus!
This morning, during my prayer time, I found myself considering the conversions of significant people – Wesley, Livingston, John Newton, and more. One story…
Darwin’s Sad Legacy
PETERSBURG, Ky. (Baptist Press Release)–Most people, when asked what they consider to be Charles Darwin’s legacy, would quickly say “evolution.” Indeed, evolution and Darwin…
Miracle of Healing
In 2008, Shirley Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The doctor said it was Parkinson’s with a capital “P.” We had watched her lose…
Well-Done to John Colbaugh
Only 5% of marriages reach the “golden 50!” One-out-of-twenty. 40% of couples, over that fifty-year span will divorce. More and more of them, close…
A Tribute to Bob Frazier
Robert Frazier was such a gifted pastor. He died suddenly last Monday. No warning. He and some friends were on a trip together in…
Forty Years
Today, Barbara and I celebrate our 4oth wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe – forty years. She says at least 35 happy ones!…
A Personal Plea for Prayer!
Have you ever sat in a room and listened to the conversation and asked yourself, “What am I doing here? How did I get…