Traditions aren’t what they used to be, are they? Some things are just not necessary because they are no longer needed. I don’t have to sing all sixteen verses of Just as I Am as a hymn of invitation at the end of every church service. I don’t have to listen to my favorite music…
Be Different
Have you studied or read through the entire Sermon on the Mount before? Did it strike you different? Most of us have studied parts of the sermon – perhaps the beatitudes or the Lord’s Prayer. But most of us have not given a great deal of time or effort in studying the entire passage. Sometime…
Blessings: Learning a New Way to Count
Gipsy Smith, a famous evangelist in Great Britain of yesteryear, said of the blessings in this song, “Men sing it, boys whistle it and women rock their babies to sleep to it.” Johnson Oatman, Jr., born April 21, 1856, was a citizen of Lumberton, N.J. His dad was a local merchant and just happened to…
Iron Shoes: When the Road is Lonely
What do we do when the road is lonely? Sometimes we need shoes made of iron. We learned a very simple truth a few weeks ago. God prepares us for a task by providing us with the right kind of shoes. We concentrated on one verse of Scripture, Deuteronomy 33:25, Your sandals shall be iron and bronze;…
Iron Shoes
Do you make resolutions for the new year? If you do, you are certainly not alone. According to Forbes magazine as many as 45% of Americans make promises of change for the coming year. For perspective, the Super Bowl, the most watched television event – the one that drives commercials and spending in unimaginable ways…
Content: Studying the Bible for Yourself
An interesting story from the Bible itself captures the majority of opinions about Bible studies and understanding the Bible. Philip comes across a ruler trying to figure out what a part of the Old Testament was talking about. Philip asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” The ruler quickly replies, “How can I unless…