Does saying a prayer produce salvation? If I say, “Lord, I know I am a sinner and I believe you died for my sins, and I want you to save me,” does that save me? I realize that I am treading upon ground that can be very volatile and, yet, this is an issue that…
Making the Right Decision in Choosing Workers Some time ago, as I was preaching through Matthew’s gospel, I came to chapter 10. I began to study the selection of the twelve. It is proved to be a fascinating study. I thought this particular section, concerning their choosing, may be an encouragement or help. It was…
Please bear with me as I share a brief thought that has occupied my mind and heart for a while. It is the thought of being a pastor and not a company CEO. This year marks the 30th year of full-time pastoral ministry for me. For the majority of those years it has been my…
The Scriptures command that one is to “Honor thy father and thy mother.” That command has no expiration date or exemption clause. It is sad that so much of modern culture has seemed to cultivate a disrespect for parents today. While there are the ones who do continue to honor their parents, there are scores…