There is a great song which reminds us: Earthly wealth and fame may never come to me, And a palace fair here mine may never be; But let come what may, if Christ for me doth care, Anywhere is home, if He is only there. Oft, I’m tossed about and driven by the foe, Sad … Continue reading If Jesus is only there…
Christian Living
How to Increase Church Attendance
Who wants their congregation to grow? That should be everyone, right? Who is doing something to make the congregation grow? What can we do? I want to focus on how to make things better and put those concepts into practice. Churchleaders.com repots that study published in 2005 in The Journal for the Scientific Study of … Continue reading How to Increase Church Attendance
Jehovah Cares
The headlines have been filled with news of "Obama Care" or the "Affordable Care Act". When asked, 47% approve of "The Affordable Care Act", but only 37% approve of "Obama Care". Whatever you think of the new health care laws, we know that God cares and has implemented the greatest health care plan available. GOD'S … Continue reading Jehovah Cares
WOW!
I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ! What an understatement from the Apostle Paul. Every Christian should be so very proud of the Gospel. It is simple enough for a child to understand. Profound enough to occupy the greatest minds. Beautiful enough to demand wonder and amazement. Powerful enough to save from sin … Continue reading WOW!
PREPARED FOR SERVICE
Let us approach the Bible as both soldiers and scholars. Let us be scholars in what the mission of the early church and also serve as soldiers following the same book as our guide. God would have us to be prepared. Before we can begin to march beside the ancient soldiers of the cross in … Continue reading PREPARED FOR SERVICE
The Supreme Judge of All the Earth
"In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). Here we have an ancient description of what we continue to experience today. The Defense of Marriage Act may have been stricken down, but "let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the … Continue reading The Supreme Judge of All the Earth
A PARABLE
A beautiful bouquet was arranged for a wedding. Each flower was gathered in love. Each flower was chosen for a purpose in the arrangement. Each flower was placed so that it could lean upon the others, and together they stood while each rested upon all the group. Although each flower was beautiful alone, they were … Continue reading A PARABLE
I Wrote a Parable. Christians, Love Christians
A beautiful bouquet was arranged for a wedding. Each flower was gathered in love. Each flower was chosen for a purpose in the arrangement. Each flower was placed so that it could lean upon the others, and together they stood while each rested upon all the group. Although each flower was beautiful alone, they were … Continue reading I Wrote a Parable. Christians, Love Christians
The Brotherhood, You are to Love Them
If we keep the original word order of the Greek text, 2 Peter 2:17 says, "the brotherhood, you love." Surely this is of the greatest commandments. Jesus said that to love God is the greatest command and the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. For just a minute, let us examine how … Continue reading The Brotherhood, You are to Love Them
THE GRACE OF GOD
O that the grace of God would fill in the hearts of mankind and flow into all our words and a actions! David is described as "a man after God's own heart." That description is seen no better than in his display of loyalty and kindness to Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was the victim of time and … Continue reading THE GRACE OF GOD
Donnie's Dogmatics 