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Selfie Absorbed
Reports of shark attacks make national headlines. We read about and even can watch videos of people heroically fighting off these powerfully amazing and frightening creatures. I recently heard brother David Lipe say something to the effect of: “You’ll never hear about me getting eaten by a shark because I’m not going near the water! …
Turn It Around
Most of us need a word of encouragement that things can get better—that circumstances can improve. We need to hear that things can turn around. Also, we need it to be true…not just wishful thinking. Because of this, the book of Esther can be such an encouraging and uplifting story. The historical account of Queen …
Standing With Jesus
Certainly you have heard about the shooting that took place this past week at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Nine people were killed. Several more were injured. There are conflicting reports about this, but some outlets are reporting that the shooter asked his victims if they were religious or not (if they were Christians) …
Success
What is success? Some look at success as reaching a milestone in their life such as graduating high school or college. Others might look at success as obtaining great financial gain. While even others describe success as how famous or well known one becomes. Many teens would describe success as the number of followers they …
The Irony Of Sin
King Ahab called Elijah the prophet the “troubler of Israel” (1 Kings 18:17). Of course, the prophet wasted no time in pointing out that it was Ahab, not Elijah, who was the real trouble in Israel because he had abandoned the commandments of the LORD (1 Kings 18:18). A few years later, Ahab’s daughter will …
Times Change
Most of the time, change is good. We all want to grow, get stronger, learn more, see more places, etc. Certainly we are aware of the fact that our methods and tactics must change and adapt when we become ineffective. We must take advantage of opportunities as they are presented. On and on we could …
Legal?
In recent days, much has been made about the legality or illegality of same-sex marriage. Thus it seems prudent to compare the Law of God with the law of man. Have we entered into uncharted waters? Certainly not. According to the law of man, I am authorized and within my rights to divorce my spouse …
Patriots
Veterans Day is this week. Thus, I believe it is appropriate to revisit the concept of patriotism. Many men and women have gone to great lengths to secure certain liberties for the rest of us—for that we should be thankful. A patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend …
Truth and Religion
The existence of God means the existence of objective truth. There is a Moral Lawgiver and He has established standards. There is such a thing as “right” and there is such a thing as “wrong.” This does not change based upon feelings or preferences. A number of years ago, my grandfather, the late Thomas B. …
Proper Fear
It seems as though the world is talking about the Ebola virus right now. Many are in a panic. Many are terrified. Proper fear can be a good thing. Recognizing something to be a threat is good. Formulating a plan to stay safe is good. Putting the safety plan into action is good. However, we …
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