Mar 22, 2016 | Minister's Corner
The most recent article discussed the value of the church to Christ, with the Lord describing the church as His holy and unblemished bride (Eph. 5:27). But in that metaphor, how are holiness and being unblemished measured? There can only be one way. So long as...
Mar 4, 2016 | Minister's Corner
As we watch the world markets and listen to the economic news, we often hear about countries like China which devalue their currency. Devaluation isn’t accidental nor is it a normal part of the market ups and downs within a free trade environment. It is intentional....
Feb 29, 2016 | Minister's Corner
Repetitive phrases, meter, and poetic license may cause a certain blindness to spiritual insights for some of us when it comes to reading the psalms of the Old Testament book by that name. But a study of some particular psalm is always a blessing. David is the...
Feb 18, 2016 | Minister's Corner
Paul’s exhortation to Timothy includes this charge: But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels (2 Timothy 2:23). As a general or generic statement, this is good advice. Yet, Paul was not writing in generalities as he penned these...
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....
