Monthly Archives: August 2018

Like many young people who go away from home to college and university, the experience is all about exposure to new ideas. One becomes more “worldly” in a sense as you have a chance to spend time with other people; … Continue reading →

“Earnest money” is a deposit made to a seller indicating the buyer’s good faith in an arrangement. Often used in real estate transactions, earnest money allows the buyer additional time when seeking financing. Earnest money is typically held jointly by … Continue reading →

It was 2007. I got a very agitated phone call from my aunt. She said she needed to talk to me. I knew her but not very well. I knew she was a very intelligent lady, a divorced woman with … Continue reading →

“This much all Christians are agreed upon: Every true believer must be baptized by the Spirit into the body of Christ” [Billy Graham in his book The Holy Spirit]. The problem with many Christians is that it stops right there. … Continue reading →

This coming Sunday I plan to be in the choir singing the following words: “Holy Spirit, you are welcome here. Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory God is what our hearts long for: to be overcome … Continue reading →

As a young boy, I was baptized into the Disciples of Christ Church in Marion, Kentucky. Sometimes I wonder why I recall things so vividly in my past but I truly remember my baptism. It was a full immersion baptism … Continue reading →

  Romans 6:6 “We know that our old man was crucified with Him so that the body of sin would no longer dominate us, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” Ephesians 2:15; 4:22-24 “When He nullified … Continue reading →

Regeneration… I had a talk with a pastor friend of mine and the topic was sin. I went to talk with him as a friend but also as a pastor. I have known him for a long time [even before … Continue reading →

I have felt convicted many times in my life. I know what it is like to lie awake in the early morning hours, tossing and turning and feeling so discouraged, ashamed and downright dirty. In these times, I know that … Continue reading →

The story of Nicodemus in the Bible is the story of a man who led a “good” life. He was wealthy, but he did not horde his wealth; he tithed his income. He was a noted religious teacher and a … Continue reading →