It is that time of the year when churches are working to make sure they have slots filled for Fall ministries. It’s a challenge. “The workers are few.” But, before you get discouraged, read Matthew 9:35-38 and remember these points.…
The Rockford, IL Polio Epidemic of 1945
Jesus delivers us from our fear of death. I once visited with a lady in her home who had polio during the terrible Rockford Polio epidemic in 1945. It was an awful time for Rockford. There were over 380 cases…
A David Wells Definition of Theology
This short paragraph is worth reading 3-5 times, bearing in mind that we should all be doing theology. For theology is the sustained effort to know the character, will, and acts of the triune God as he has disclosed and…
In Honor of Rickey Henderson’s Induction Into the Hall of Fame, Top Rickey Quotes
Even if you aren’t a baseball fan, you’ll appreciate these lines. Here’s what you need to know. Rickey was a tremendous baseball player who didn’t lack for confidence and often talked to himself in the third person. (The collection is…
Preach the Gospel to Yourself From Titus 3:3-7
In The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges wrote: “You can be sure of one thing though: When you set yourself to pursue holiness, you will begin to realize what an awful sinner you are. And if you are not firmly…
2009 Illustrated at the Expense of the Wittmer Family
Dr. Mike Wittmer: Yesterday a girl ran over my parents’ mailbox. She was texting. Is that not poetic?
30 Seconds to Remember the Organization of Isaiah
The book of Isaiah is an incredibly rich segment of God’s Word. Many people avoid reading it because they are overwhelmed by its size and scope. An easy way to remember the broad organization of Isaiah by chapters is to…
When Whitfield Was Preaching During the First Great Awakening
I was in my field, at work, I dropped my tool that I had in my hand ran home and ran through my house and bade my wife get ready quick to go and hear Mr. Whitefield preach at Middletown…
For Those Who Smile in the Midst of Poor Choices
"Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief (Proverbs 14:13)." Have you ever noticed someone who seems to be making all the wrong decisions, and yet he or she seems happy about it? Perhaps you…
Will We Desire Relationships in Heaven with Anyone Except God?
Randy Alcorn, author of the recommended Heaven, speaks to this question: Will we desire relationships in Heaven with anyone except God? Genesis 2:18: The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make…