Posts by David Hall

Is Doubt a Blessing? “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.” “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” My Lord and my God.” John 20:25, 27-28  The question in this title could only fit in a lost…

A Resurrection Meal Prepares us for the Lord’s Supper “Jesus said, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ None of the disciples dared ask him, ‘Who are you?’ They knew it was the Lord.” John 21:12  We continue to be blessed to share the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper the second Sunday evening of each month. Many churches have gone a long time without this nourishing…

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…

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?…