April 2010 Archives

What is the first priority of ministry? Many of us would say that it is the preaching of the World; we love to style ourselves "ministers of the Word." It is striking that when Paul moves to direct Timothy about... continue

What would it be like to receive a letter from your mentor? Would you open it eager to hear what advice he would give? Would you open it worry that he might be a bit critical of your pathway? What... continue

"For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption"                                                  ... continue

"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes."                          ... continue

What a shocking event!  Just after the consecration of Aaron and the acceptance of his first offering, his two sons are struck dead! Why?Nadab and Abihu offered incense to God apart from his command. This "unauthorized" or "strange" fire was... continue

"Why?" is a question that only humans ask. There is something in the way God made us that requires us to understand, or seek understanding, for the course of our lives. A God-given sense of justice drives us to demand... continue

The Thessalonian letters are among the earliest written in the New Testament. In them Paul (and his missionary companions Silvanus and Timothy) open their hearts to the new converts and infant church in that Macadonian city. In revealing their thoughts... continue