How many times have you been headed somewhere and there was a “Detour” that you had to follow? Typically, a “Detour” takes you off of the main path, it takes you way out of the way, and then it eventually brings you back to the main path (if you follow it carefully). Can that happen spiritually? Sometimes the devil tries to get…

On any given day, there are members of the Lord’s church busy in serving others. There are deacons and other members who are often working (on their own time) on projects at the church building–painting, plumbing, electrical, technology, landscaping, maintenance, children’s Bible class resources, etc., etc. But, not just at the church building. Unbeknownst to many at all, on a daily basis…

What would happen if you treated your husband like ladies treat men on television and in the movies? What would happen if you treated your husband like men are typically treated at work or in our  society? Are either of these a healthy standard? Now, what would happen if you treated your husband like the church is supposed to treat Jesus? Would…

What would happen if you treated your wife (or your girlfriend) like men treat ladies on television and in the movies? What would happen if you treated your wife (or your girlfriend) like the typical guy at work or in our society treats ladies? Are either of these a healthy standard? Now, what would happen if you treated your wife (or your…

We are born into this world being concerned about only one person–ourselves! Then we grow. We develop. We mature. We get involved in a relationship with someone else. The quickest way for that relationship to end is to stay concerned about only one person–ourselves! For a relationship to be strong and remain healthy, both parties in that relationship must learn to be…

The sign in front of the church building says, “Worship: Sunday at 10:00 a.m.” If you go to that church building at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, you can expect there to be a worship service that you can attend. But the question is, when you go to that worship service, do you “worship”?   “Worship” is a word that can be used to…

When you look in the mirror today, whose reflection do you see? May I suggest to you that it is not someone else’s reflection in that mirror, although that’s what we sometimes “see.” Too often we look at our reflection and try to compare ourselves to others. But that is not realistic, not wise (2 Cor. 10:12) and not healthy.   May I…

Mark and Luke record a statement of Jesus after He told the Parable of the Sower. Luke records that Jesus said, “Take heed how you hear” (8:18). Mark records that Jesus said, “Take heed what you hear” (4:24). In the context, Jesus is emphasizing the importance of measuring carefully what one hears, whether that be Scriptural matters or worldly matters. We must…