Some years ago in Los Angeles, a man was walking down the street with a sign on his shoulders. The front of it said, “I’M A SLAVE FOR...

I remember it like it was yesterday.  I graduated seminary with this childlike understanding of the work I was called to do. “Go, Teach,...

And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you,...

Churches naturally have a members-only attitude. The systems and ministries we plan and design are meant for the members. I am not saying...

If you stop and think about it for a moment the term Pot-Luck is disturbing. You are not sure what you are receiving at the church...

When you visit someone’s home or office, it’s not uncommon to see certain symbols of success on display: plaques, certificates, diplomas,...

A pastor was dealing with a young lady who was arguing that she had plenty of time to decide for Jesus Christ. He handed her a piece of...

A young man was to be sentenced to the penitentiary. The judge had known him from childhood, for he was well acquainted with his father–a...

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive...

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. True confession time, when I...

The Bible is a book of love stories: the love of Jacob for Rachel, of Boaz for Ruth, and of Joseph for Mary. But the greatest story is...

When King Uzziah died, the throne of Judah was empty. In times of transition everyone is on edge, but for men of faith, we have a clear...

You may have noticed the bumper sticker reading, “Start Seeing Motorcycles.” What a brilliant ad campaign because it is working on me. I...

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”  John 10:11 Most of us are not familiar with shepherds.  I...

This past year I have been leading many congregations through a stewardship program entitled, Consecrated Stewards. When I come into a...

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other...

What to do when you have doubts? 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”  John...

24 Thomas, the one called Didymus, one of the Twelve, wasn’t with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples told him, “We’ve...

Well, the mountain-top experience is over. You came and heard a great Jesus-centered, uplifting, hopeful message. You left feeling you...

The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around...