Spring is almost here. Most of us are probably excited about that. While I’ve enjoyed a break from mowing the lawn, I’m looking forward to warmer weather. Another thing that Spring brings is Resurrection Sunday—commonly known as Easter. This is of course the time in which we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read more…
The Resurrection of a King
He Shall Be Born Of a Virgin
Well, it’s Christmas—the most wonderful time of the year. For many people it is probably their most favorite holiday. It can also be a confusing holiday to explain to someone who lives in a country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas.
What Does Reformation Day Have To Do With Kim Davis?
October 31st is Reformation Day. It is a remembrance of the day in 1517 when a monk by the name of Martin Luther, tacked up his “95 Theses” to the castle door in Wittenberg, Germany. That action set off a chain of events that radically changed not only the church but the whole world. Read more…
The Value Of Work
There used to be a Ramada Inn at the intersection of Miller Lane and Little York Road. Do you remember that? The evidence of a motel is gone, but it used to be there. There is an open field in my neighborhood where there was once a house. The only thing remaining of that house is a small patch of asphalt that used to lead into the driveway. Read more…
Give Thanks This Independence Day
The Fourth of July is obviously one of our nation’s most celebrated holidays. It was truly an historic day when the members of the Continental Congress put their signatures to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. We generally celebrate the day with parades, fireworks, and cookouts. Actually, the Americans of the late 18th and early 19th centuries did the same kind of things. However, they also did something we usually do not do. They would have community meetings in which the ministers would preach sermons that related to the beginning of our nation. Whole towns would gather to give thanks to God and recommit themselves to keeping the Lord first in their lives. Read more…
The Importance of Public Prayer
One of Jesus’ most well-known teachings is His teaching on prayer. Even people, who know very little about the Bible or the Christian faith, are often familiar with the “Lord’s Prayer.” It is a prayer that should be memorized, but it is actually meant as a model to guide us as we pray. Jesus tells us that we should begin our prayers with praise and adoration. We are to pray that all people everywhere would “hallow,” or treat His name as holy.
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No Joseph of Arimathea, No Easter
Joseph of Arimathea, How many people even know who he was? He is a minor character in the passion of Christ narrative. But if Joseph had not acted at the precise time when he did, the story of the resurrection of Christ would be vastly different. Read more…
Getting Ready For Marriage
In January, my daughter got married. I had the privilege of officiating the wedding, but I want to make a few observations about the other part I had in the ceremony, giving away the bride. Where does that come from? What does it mean, the bride being given away but the groom isn’t? Read more…
Was Aaron Rodgers Correct?
Aft
er the Green Bay Packers’ devastating loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, all-pro quarterback, Aaron Rodgers made a very interesting comment. He was asked whether such a big loss shakes his faith in God. In response, Rodgers reportedly said, “I don’t think God cares a whole lot about the outcome. He cares about the people involved, but I don’t think He is a big football fan.” Is that true? Read more…
Christmas Movie Theology
One of the things that characterize America’s celebration of Christmas is the making of Christmas movies and television specials. This is intriguing to me. Christmas is a recognized holiday in western nations where the Christian faith has been influential in their history. Read more…
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