Feb 3, 2016 | Minister's Corner
He gets up to speak, and the words flow smoothly. They are well-chosen, rehearsed, and timed to perfection. He knows the hot topics. He’s conducted surveys and conferred with experts. There is a level of eloquence, confidence, and assertiveness that is convincing....
Dec 16, 2015 | Minister's Corner
A theme I try to stress in my Tuesday night Bible classes is the importance of choosing good friends. Friendship develops slowly. There is so much time and emotion invested in developing friendships that the thought of intentionally letting a friendship go sounds...
Oct 15, 2015 | Minister's Corner
For too many, “Church” has become a verb designating an activity at a fixed location which requires regular attention. In this, we are no different from previous generations. Seeing the church as the Lord describes it requires a perspective not portrayed or promoted...
Oct 7, 2015 | Minister's Corner
One night last week after the evening lecture, I was walking back to my pickup when I realized that the man in front of me was Ryan Parsons. We visited for a while, and eventually the conversation turned to social media and the best strategies to use it for the cause...
Sep 30, 2015 | Minister's Corner
There is a recent cultural phenomenon known as the “Fear of Missing Out” or “FOMO.” “Urban Dictionary” defines this phenomenon as “The fear that if you miss a party or event you will miss out on something great.” Someone who is constantly looking at social media on...
Sep 23, 2015 | Minister's Corner
The preaching minister of the League City Church of Christ, Ralph Bryant, wrote this article about some of the good things that are happening in the relief efforts on the island of Dominica. These efforts are in their early stages but will be ongoing for months, if...
May 21, 2015 | Minister's Corner
A publication called India Newsletter crosses my desk each month. In a recent edition, I read an article entitled “Teamwork and Victory” which reported on the successes of evangelistic efforts in that nation. According to the report, in 2014 there were 358,320 Gospel...
May 11, 2015 | Minister's Corner
Speaking of maternal love, Ma Bell has always enjoyed the financial benefits of a nation that celebrates Mother’s Day. But with the demise of land-lines and long-distance calling, along with the increasing popularity of the ubiquitous smart phone, I am not sure the...
Mar 16, 2015 | Minister's Corner
Looking back, for years to come, millions of people will remember the winter of 2014/2015. They’ll speak of how long it seemed to drag on, and they’ll recall the bitter cold and the ice. But perhaps the one word they utter most often will be the word SNOW. We didn’t...
Mar 1, 2015 | Minister's Corner
Paul’s letter to the Galatians began with a crime scene and a smoking gun. Like any crime scene, it is a picture of disarray, confusion, and abandonment. The wreckage left behind points to a faith once firm and steadfast. Having been attacked by a distorted gospel,...
