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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 →

  “It was like the firing of an arrow—all the speed and force depended on the strength of his arm in bending the bow; now it was like a fire of a rifle ball—the force depending on the power, needing … Continue reading →

I guess one might say I know a little bit about teaching. It was my pleasure to be able to earn a living in the classroom for thirty-six years. I saw evidence of learning in the classroom [student responses to … Continue reading →

I don’t mean to get “denominational” on you but when I became a Methodist, I began to study the “accidental”* founder of Methodism, John Wesley. I had a natural curiosity about what the man believed and felt it made sense … Continue reading →

The canon. In Billy Graham’s book The Holy Spirit, he discusses the Holy Spirit in the world, the Holy Spirit in The Church and the Holy Spirit in the believer. As Christians, we can see evidence of Holy Spirit references … Continue reading →

I have read the Bible from beginning to end a couple of times but like many Christians, I have primarily been a reader of the New Testament. Christians think of the New Testament as “their book,” not giving much thought … Continue reading →