The Preacher’s Wife

Through the years, many students have arrived at preaching school whose wives have been a bit concerned about whether they could meet the expectations of being a “Preacher’s Wife. Since I’ve been pretty close to a “preacher’s wife” for the past 40 years, I thought I would risk presumption and weigh in on this issue. …

If I Had Three (Or More) Wishes

The political season is upon us. Two parties who want to shape the future of America, but each in their own way, have ramped up the rhetoric. Then, sadly a young man attempted to assassinate the former president last Sunday. Since then, the nation has been abuzz! Everyone is talking. Social media has exploded. Everyone …

If the Living Knew

Many years ago, I heard a preacher say something in a sermon that I have never forgotten. He said, “If the living knew what the dead know, they would be in a desperate search for truth.” What a profound statement! Those who have already died and passed into eternity know from experience the things living …

It’s Hard to Imagine

Imagine if there were a way we could go back in time to the 1st century and be given an opportunity to speak to those people about life in the 21st century. How much of what we take for granted on a daily basis would they be able to comprehend? Imagine trying to explain television, …

Do You Know What Next Sunday Is?

As you already know, next Sunday, just eight days from now will be… “The Lord’s Day!” Yes, I said, “The Lord’s Day.” Oh, I know that next Sunday also happens to be “Christmas,” but to the follower of Jesus, that social holiday should pale in comparison to the Lord’s Day. I have often been sadly …