Posts from April 2021

Myth, Maturity, and Youth “Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:13-14  I had a joyful time speaking to students at Georgia College last week. Most of these are involved…

Persecution, Secret Disciples, and Acknowledging Christ “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” (Mt. 10:32)  Several years ago, as most of you know, elder Whitaker and I had the privilege of traveling to China to teach pastors. It was an eye-opening experience that has led me and others to hold these dear…

A Life Restored And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty (Ruth 1:19-21). If there’s one reality worth briefly highlighting from the book of Ruth, it’s the great…

Without a Vision the People Perish “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.” (2 Tim. 1:7)  Proverbs 29:18 states that without a vision, the people perish. What is your vision for the coming years? Do you have one? Or is one being foisted on you from outside, secular sources? What’s ahead?…

Nun (Part 13) Ps 119.105        Your word is a lamp to my feet                        and a light to my path.106        I have sworn an oath and confirmed…