Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: - Colossians 1:24 Notice the expression of Paul near the end of the verse, "for his body's sake." Paul claimed that he was suffering… Continue reading Ask Not What Your Church Can Do for You….
Merry Christmas (Eve)! Where has 2018 gone? I wish you all a special and blessed Christmas season as you celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wanted to share a Christmas story that I hope will put a smile on your face as you enjoy the holiday season. After all, a merry heart doeth… Continue reading Christmas Gifts & Kryptonite
Do you ever feel like there is an elephant sitting on your chest? Me too. I have a confession. I am a worrier. It is not something of which I am proud, but it is true. My wife reminds me often that I worry too much. Sound familiar? It is my conviction that God gives… Continue reading When You Have an Elephant on Your Chest
One day a young boy offered his lunch of five loaves and two fishes. God used that little bit of food to feed a multitude. On another occasion, the Lord was given some fish and seven loaves, He used that small amount to feed four thousand people. Little is much when God is in it.… Continue reading Little is Much when God is in It
Grace is one of the most beautiful words I have ever known. It is because of grace that I am saved. It is because of grace that my sin is gone. It is because of grace that I can serve the Lord. Everything I am, all that I have, and all that I shall become… Continue reading Because of Grace
Many pray for a revival. That certainly is a prayer that is pleasing to God, it is along the line of His will; but many prayers for revivals are purely selfish. The churches desire revivals in order that the membership may be increased, in order that the church may have a position of more power… Continue reading R. A. Torrey on Revival
The story of Ruth is one of the most beautiful in the Bible. It gives such a clear picture of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are many truths that will help us grow. Meditate sometime on the kinsman redeemer, handfuls of purpose, or the fields of grace. There are many things we… Continue reading Stubborn about the Right Things
What does it mean to be a member of a church? Keep in mind that I am purposely drawing a distinction between attending a church(es) as a guest/visitor and joining a church as a member. I believe there is a severe lack of value placed on church membership. Do you agree? That statement is based… Continue reading Five Responsibilities of Every Church Member
I admit it. I'm a fan of The Andy Griffith Show. It was funny, clean, moral, funny, and funny. The show also taught valuable lessons, much like other shows from that era. In one episode, entitled, "Bailey's Bad Boy," Andy met a rich young man who had learned that his dad would always "bail him out."… Continue reading The Epidemic of Enablers
Clint Lewey 