Who Is Important in the Body of Christ?

Who Is Important in the Body of Christ?

     Have you heard the expression “no man is an island”? To be “an island” implies that one is completely independent in life and that his or her actions do not affect others. A long time ago I often thought I was an island alone in the sea: not that I didn’t need anybody, but I… Continue Reading

The Body of Christ: A Team Built for Victorious Living

The Body of Christ: A Team Built for Victorious Living

     What does a committed, passionate group of people look like? How do they act? What do they do? Consider for a moment the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) champions in the United States, the Boston Celtics. This team was led by three outstanding stars—the “Big Three,” as some referred to them—who first became Celtic teammates… Continue Reading

Loving Service—Always in Style!

Loving Service—Always in Style!

     Style! Being in style is a topic of conversation in many avenues of life in our day and time. Subjects may range from the style of our hair or clothing to cars and cuisine. I’ve often heard style spoken of in terms of how a particular athlete or musician performs. Style is something we all… Continue Reading

Living Where God Answers Prayer

Living Where God Answers Prayer

     “Are you living where God answers prayer?” These words to a popular hymn can be quite thought provoking. Where is that place? How do we get there? James 5:16 says, “…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” This verse will be our road map to that place where God answers prayer. We’ll… Continue Reading

For the Glory of God

For the Glory of God

     There is a question in The Bible Tells Me So that stopped me in my mental tracks when I first considered it. As a matter of fact, so profound was this question that I had to read it over and over again to come to grips with its meaning. Considering this question has helped to… Continue Reading

Building Up with Our Words

Building Up with Our Words

    When I was growing up, my mom would repeatedly say to us children, “Think before you speak!” We didn’t always speak words that were helpful and a blessing to each other. She would encourage us to consider the impact of our words before we spoke them. This is a great principle to apply in life.… Continue Reading

Rise and Shine for God!

Rise and Shine for God!

    I have vivid memories of my father waking my brothers and me up in the morning when I was a young boy. He would walk in our room, turn on the lights, and call out to us cheerfully, “Rise and shine, boys!” It was a very effective technique. We definitely needed his help because some… Continue Reading