The Bible contains a few things so vulgar you may never hear them in a sermon. This is one of them. And yes, I have misgivings writing about it. After Solomon’s son Rehoboam became king, the people of Israel came to him complaining Solomon had worked them too hard. They had built the temple, theContinue reading “Respect Your Elders. 2 Chronicles 10:7.”
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DOES EVERY SECRET NEED TO BE EXPOSED? Ephesians 5:11-12.
One writer describes Wikileaks as “a whistleblowing platform … established to obtain and disseminate classified documents … from anonymous sources.” But should every secret be told? Imagine if it were. Believe it or not, the Bible counsels that some secret things should not be talked about. “Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, butContinue reading “DOES EVERY SECRET NEED TO BE EXPOSED? Ephesians 5:11-12.”
Does what you say matter? Does Jesus care about language? Ephesians 5:4
God forgives people for huge sins, right? If God can forgive the worst of humanity, surely He is not worried about the small things? There’s grace—and He can handle words. Of course He can. Language is one of the ‘small’ issues, right? It’s not like adultery or being an alcoholic or deserting your family orContinue reading “Does what you say matter? Does Jesus care about language? Ephesians 5:4”
TALKING IS EVERYTHING. Colossians 3:8; 4:6.
Talking is Everything. Nothing will have a bigger impact on your life and future than your conversations. Are you a good talker? Are you a good listener? First, let me recommend we all become better listeners. Make an effort. PRACTICE LISTENING. “Let each one of you be QUICK TO HEAR, slow to speak, and slowContinue reading “TALKING IS EVERYTHING. Colossians 3:8; 4:6.”
“DO YOU SWEAR?!” James 5:12.
When Hurricane Camille came ashore on Sunday, August 17, 1969, three people showed up at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge: the pastor, there to keep an eye on the building, and Willie and Vercie Wales. Paw Paw, my grandfather, figured it was Sunday morning, time to go to church. What’s a little rain? HeContinue reading ““DO YOU SWEAR?!” James 5:12.”
JESUS WAS A GOOD TALKER. Matthew 22:22,33,46.
Do you ever wish you knew what to say? When Jesus confronted the Pharisees, He left the crowds speechless. “When they heard this, they were amazed.” Matthew 22:22. “And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished.” 22:33. “No one was able to answer Him at all, and from that day, no one dared toContinue reading “JESUS WAS A GOOD TALKER. Matthew 22:22,33,46.”
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