The claim is often made that as long as you have Jesus then doctrine is not all that important. But the Word of God says, “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God” (2 John 9). Sounds like doctrine is important! “Charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine” (1 Tim. 1:3). Sounds like a…

It seems to be a growing trend (or maybe I’m just noticing it more). There will be some kind of event at the church building on Saturday–like a seminar, lectureship, singing, service project, funeral, wedding, etc. The event may last for a few hours that Saturday. And here’s the part I want you to consider–there will be some members of the church…

Cruising along at 45 miles per hour one busy Saturday morning, the driver of a white sedan suddenly slammed on his brakes. The car behind him smashed into his rear bumper, causing a chain reaction accident of four vehicles. The day was ruined for a lot of people. When the responding officer questioned the driver about the sudden braking, here was the…

In Galatians 6:5, Paul states that “each one shall bear his own load.” The word “load” was often used to reference something like a backpack that a soldier would be carrying in battle. It is his personal responsibility. It might be a “load,” but he is personally obligated to handle it, and truthfully, he can handle it. We all have those kinds…

We only read the word “birthday” on two occasions in the Bible, yet there is an eerie similarity between them. The first was Pharaoh’s birthday in Genesis 40, when he made a great feast and the baker was beheaded as a part of the celebration (40:19-22). The second was Herod’s birthday in Mark 6, when he made a great feast and John…

Paul frequently told members of the body of Christ (i.e., his fellow Christians or “church friends”) that he thanked God for them. To three congregations of brethren and two friends in particular, he said, “I thank my God” for you in my prayers (Rom. 1:8; 1 Cor. 1:4; Phil. 1:3; 2 Tim. 1:3; Phile. 4). To three other congregations of brethren, he…

Challenges in life come in all sizes and come from all directions. How can we overcome them? First, challenges in life can be successfully overpowered by a strong faith. John wrote to a group of faithful Christians, “You are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one… And this is the victory that has…

Just a short note to all Floridians. Under Florida Statute 776.012(2), the law clearly states, “A person is justified in using or threatening to use deadly force.” So, there you have it. Did you know that you are legally justified to use deadly force in Florida? That’s what the law says. Oh, wait! Wait! Wait! There is a context to that law.…