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....
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...
