Satan is a master at magnifying differences. People love to argue opinions, and Satan loves to provoke it. Differences create divisions. Divisions sow discord. Discord destroys unity. Lack of unity fuels conflict. Conflicts disrupt focus. Lack of focus wastes valuable time. Time wasted is time gone and before we know it, life is over and…
This is an article I wrote for our ministry paper many years ago. It is still very relevant today. 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. In the first chapter of 1 Corinthians,…
Text: Exodus 7:2 Ecclesiastes 7:2 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. The Bible is full of little words with big meanings. Take the word all in…
Text: Matthew 18:7-9 Modern medicine has its place. We appreciate that God has given man the intelligence and wisdom to discover things about our mortal bodies. Much can be done to help us when we are sick. Any good doctor will tell you that doctors do not heal. They perform surgeries on the body, but…
Text: 1 John 4:1 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. This verse is timeless. I am sure you have heard the old expression, “Don’t believe everything you hear.” We would be foolish to believe…
The following is a fictional story I wrote back in 2004. I hope it inspires you to Christian service. What a life he has lived for the Lord. Not many could claim to have preached the Gospel for seventy-eight years. He was certainly the greatest living preacher I knew. My daddy and momma have always…
