When someone’s life here on earth is drawing to a close, they often begin reflecting upon what is most important.  They want to pass on a final word of instruction, something they want their posterity to remember when they are gone.  We can see an example of this in the book of Numbers, which records … Continue reading Root Them Out →

Recently, I have been reading through John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, and I had the opportunity this past Sunday to watch a new animated version of the book (1).  The movie was very well done, accurately portraying the journey of Christian and his friends. If you are not familiar with the story, Bunyan narrates in his allegory the … Continue reading A Deadly Enemy →

The church service is over, and as the pastor closes his sermon, your mind already starts to wander towards what is awaiting you at the restaurant. Admit it, we have all been there.  But then the pastor calls on one of the men to come and pray for the offering.  You inwardly sigh, “Here we … Continue reading The Forbidden Subject: Tithing →

Whenever we take on a new job, there are certain expectations for the work that we will accomplish.  There are certain things listed in the job description that we are required to perform, and a failure to meet those expectations is a failure to fulfill our role in that position.  A similar thing happens with … Continue reading Worthy Of Our Calling →

As she passed the arched doorway to the main living quarters, a young woman glanced to where her younger sister sat with a large group of friends.  There was hardly space for anyone else to enter the room, but even in so large a gathering, the expression of intense grief was universally evident.  Wagging her … Continue reading How Can This Be Good? →

If you have spent any time around farm dogs, you have probably noticed something peculiar about the water they choose to drink.  You could put out a bowl of fresh, cool water, and though the dog knows it is there, he will more often than not go lap water from the murky, stagnant puddle across … Continue reading Clear Springs, Or Muddy Water? →

In the first chapter of the Gospel of John, we are introduced to the testimony of John the Baptist, a man sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus (John 1:6, 7, 30-34; 3:28).  Throughout his entire ministry, John was given to pointing people to the Savior.  His entire message consisted of calling people … Continue reading Come And See →

Though we mostly think of Israel crossing the Red Sea when we consider God parting the waters, there was another event forty years later when God performed a similar action.  That was the parting of the Jordan River.  While that river was not as large as the Red Sea, it was none the less miraculous.  … Continue reading Rocks of Remembrance →

“Why am I even here?”  Have you ever asked yourself that question?  If we are honest, I believe we all wrestle with that thought at one time or another in our lives.  There are days, weeks, or even years where we seem to merely exist without any purpose in life.  It is at moments like … Continue reading As We Go →