God wants us to have the spirit of kindness, because He is kind (Ephesians 2:4-7). The word “kind” should draw your mind back to the...

It seems like every few years there is a resurgence of biblical critics, unhinged doubters and zealous accusers that seek to challenge...

In the book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for Christian unity. Notice the emphasis on the word “one” throughout this...

Several weeks ago I was working on a bulletin article about personal revival and we noticed a passage in Ezekiel 37. In that passage we...

Take a glance through the book of Acts. Just as we saw in the gospels, you will see that the Holy Spirit is alive and at work on every...

Why are we compelled to get into Facebook debates? We know that sparring on social media is never profitable. Yet we often defend our...

In our worship services we sing songs about unity. We pray for unity. In the Bible we read about unity. Unity in the Spirit is...

What is truth? Pilate asked this question to Jesus about 2000 years ago. People still wonder what truth really is and how it can be...

An elder I worked with for several years would greet those who responded to the invitation. Sundays and Wednesdays we always offer am...

Genesis ends with an abrupt halt. The Israelites were in Egypt. The promise for Abraham's seed had been re-emphasized for four...

Why do you serve the Lord? I believe that our desire should be to seek the presence of God and glorify His holy name in all things. Would...

My parents used to threaten me with an "attitude adjustment." Have you ever gotten one of those? Have you ever felt like you needed an...

**This blog was published in the Magnolia Messenger.** www.magnoliamessengermag.com It’s a common joke among older people: “What’s up...

Do you judge a book by its cover? I've been guilty before. Time and time again, even though I know its foolish, I have purchased a book...

Earlier this week I did an online devotional on II Peter 3:9 which says, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count...

The apostle Paul must have had supernatural knowledge of the internet and social media. I love how he says things like... "Do not be...

This blog is from the Summerdale Church of Christ blog page and posted with permission (www.summerdalechurch.org). Nearly 50 years ago...

God makes a promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). That promise is passed on to Isaac, then Jacob, and eventually through the line of...

I wrote a poem for my dad this year on his birthday (1/24/22). His bday card had a rough draft, but this is the final work. I wasn't...

Do you picture God gavel in hand? Behind His giant throne? Condemning you for everything you do that is wrong? With lightening bolts in...