Ministry Blog – Page 3

Lessons Learned at My Funeral

A gospel preacher delivered a lesson at a funeral for a man who was a twin. He told of the sinful life he had lived and urged those in attendance …

Goals for a New Year

The end of anything brings an opportunity to evaluate. The purpose is to see what worked and what did not. The closing days of another year present each of us …

Godly Mathematics

Before my wife and I were blessed with children we discussed how we wanted to raise our kids if the Lord blessed us in that way. Of course, the number …

Never Give Up

Several years ago, I was helping in an evangelism campaign in Georgia. Like most evangelism campaigns we faced a variety of reactions at the door. Some people were not home, …

A Look in the Mirror

Do you ever look at yourself in the mirror? When I was younger I looked at myself in the mirror all the time. In fact, I used to look in …

Spiritual First Aid

Accidents happen, as most have heard. When the thing that is broken, or hurt, is another human being, we may urgently seek a first aid kit. The things we do …

Spiritual Check Up

A couple of weeks ago I was blessed to attend Polishing the Pulpit, aka PTP. Now do not let the name of this event fool you. This event is not …

Sights and Sounds

This is very different, and perhaps it is hard to read. However, these were the sights and sounds heard at the cross. Road. Dark. Stars. Shadows. Four. Sandals. Robes. Quiet. …

Am I Faithful?

There are characteristics I want people to see in me. Compassion, a willingness to forgive and dependability, to name a few. Another is faithfulness. I want people to think of …

“How Can I Know that I Am Saved?”

The greatest question anyone can ask is “How can I know that I am saved?” The answer either points toward a future in heaven with God or in hell separated …