The Waiting Game

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 This has become one of my favorite verses in the Bible. As a pastor, I meet with so many people who are ready to throw in the proverbial towel. And...

Two Masters

“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon.” — Luke 16:13 Recently I turned 52. 52! It’s a little surreal...

Can or Should?

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed to be reminded of this truth through the years. The wisdom contained in this statement is vast, but it isn’t merely reasonable. It’s biblical....

A Man’s Purpose

For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the...

Can Doesn’t Mean Should

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. — 1 Corinthians 10:23 Some sermons contain a phrase so memorable that even years later, you can quickly recall it. One of those...

A Simple Solution

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers,...