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The sermons and writings of Steve Higginbotham
Today, I read a memoir of a man who lived and died over 200 years ago. His name was John Carrol, and he died at the young age of twenty-two years. Instead of being bitter about his circumstances (e.g., the death of both his parents and his illnesses), he was somehow able to give thanks …
Although the old proverb says, “blood is thicker than water,” meaning that “blood relations” are more important than other relationships, it just isn’t true. In actuality, “water is thicker than blood.” That is, the waters of baptism bring us into a relationship with Jesus that should supersede our own “blood relations.” Proof? Jesus said, “Do …
Typically when someone says they want to “beat the daylights out of us” we take exception to it. But on second thought, maybe that’s exactly what we need. Really. Read on. Earlier this week, Reed Swindle, a friend of mine explained to me the origins of this idiom. You see, when a blacksmith or a …
A rather comical experience happened the other day that, upon reflection helps to illustrate a rather profound truth that some do not seem to comprehend. First allow me to share my experience, then I’ll make the application. Last Sunday following morning worship, my family and I went to a local restaurant for lunch. We sat …