I’m getting some help in lesson prep! When should children begin to learn God’s Word? Children should begin to learn the Word and Way of the Lord as soon as they are able to learn anything. An understanding of God is not one more thing among many that children need to know. God’s truth must be … Read more
Another Peaceful Protest When Jesus began His ministry, he launched His own “peaceful protest.” It was called preaching the kingdom of God. He called for change. He called for love of one’s enemies. He called for forgiveness. He called for kindness toward strangers. He called for a uniting of all people in one body. … Read more
What does the Bible say about Baptizing Babies? It may come as a surprise to some but the Bible says nothing about baptizing babies. Yet, infant baptism is commonly practiced by many in the name of Christ even though there is not a single instance of or instruction for baptizing infant children. Jesus wanted the little … Read more
Do Your Part First … God Will Do His! We go to the Lord with a list and a longing for all the things He should do for us – even those of us who are focused on things spiritual. However, James wrote, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your … Read more
What does the Bible say about women pastors? It may come as a surprise to some, but the Bible says nothing about women pastors. The word pastor means shepherd. It is used in the Bible, in the normal sense, to refer to those who tend sheep (Luke 2:8). The word is often used, metaphorically, of someone … Read more
Who Do You Think About in Bible Study? As a teacher I have noticed so very often that people studying the Bible want to talk about others who are failing to do what is right. It is embarrassing to admit that, after some years of noticing people apply scripture to others, it occurred to me that … Read more
Which part of the Bible should you read? All of it! But what about today? We should all read the whole Bible because it is the word of God. Every word of God is vital and useful. However, each part is not equally urgent. Faith in God and confidence in His word is a good … Read more
What’s the difference in your church and other churches? People choose churches like they choose other products — compare features and select the one that is preferred. That is fine for selecting products of human creation. The church of the Lord is of divine origin, has Christ as its head and is ruled by His word … Read more
Long Lists of Bible Genealogies — WHY? As you read the Bible you come across long lists of ancestors and descendants. Most of the names are of people we do not know or care about. How are they useful to me? They are chronologies maintained through centuries in many different documents by many different … Read more
What is most important in your life — the most pressing issue? In a passage discussing material things and earthly concerns, Jesus said: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Are you focusing on what is most important? How much time, thought and effort … Read more
