In the early years of the divided kingdom, “there was war between” Judah and Israel (2 Chron. 13:2).  “Jeroboam caused an ambush to go around behind [Judah]; so they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.  And when Judah looked around, to their surprise the battle line was at both front and rear; and they cried out to…

Some folks have better memories than others.  Usually we think of that as being a good thing; however, remembering everything is not necessarily “a good thing.”  When others make mistakes, is it always a good idea for you to remember everything?  When others commit offenses against you, is it always a good idea for you to remember everything?  When others sin, is…

At one time or another, we’ve all pressed onto our chest one of those fancy peal-and-stick nametags that says, “Hello!  My name is ______.”  We’ve worn them at meetings or events where not everyone knew who we were, except maybe a few others.  Thankfully, at those meetings/events, everyone else was also wearing a nametag, because we didn’t know who they were either. …

Sometimes Christians look at their non-Christian, worldly friends and wonder, “Why do they get to do whatever they want…and I don’t?”  That is dangerous territory in which to let the mind wander.  Think about these passages.  “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked; for there will be no prospect for the evil man” (Prov. 24:19-20).  “Do not…

It is discouraging how disrespectful our society has become and how these attitudes have invaded the church.  It is obvious (or, maybe I should say, “It should be obvious”) that those who are younger ought to show a healthy amount of respect to those who are older.  But, just in case it’s not obvious, God commanded Christians to do it. In 1…