In 2013, the United States Congress passed the “Stolen Valor Act.” This act made it a crime for a person to fraudulently claim to have received a military “valor award.” Apparently, our…
More Than Meets the Eye
Last week, I stumbled across this relief dating back to the time of Sennacherib, King of Assyria. Though gruesome, it reminded me of the importance of diligent Bible study. Several years ago,…
Why Not Wednesday Night?
If you visit church websites, receive church bulletins, or travel much, you will soon realize that church attendance on Sunday and Wednesday nights is in a free fall! So what is the…
What Would You Do?
Imagine the following scenario: You came up with an amazing ministry idea for your congregation. It was your “brainchild,” so you set up a meeting with the bishops of your congregation, and…
Ministering to the Grieving
Through the years, I have stood at the head of many caskets, and I have heard many comments made to grieving families that made me cringe. While the intent was not to…