Thanksgiving

Two months ago today, my dad unexpectedly passed away, and tomorrow I’m supposed to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.  In spite of the sorrow I’ve experienced over the past two months, and the sadness we’ll experience when Dad will not be sitting around the table with us tomorrow, I still have so many reasons for which to …

Justifying our Choices

In Acts 6, the apostles made a decision not to get personally involved in caring for some neglected widows.  However, they were able to justify their choice.  They said it was not desirable to leave the word of God to serve tables; instead, the chose to appoint others to minister to these widows, while we …

Incognito Isn’t Anymore

Richie Incognito, an offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins, isn’t “incognito” anymore.  Rather he’s been the lead story in sporting news for the past week.  Incognito was thrust into the national spotlight because of accusations his fellow teammate, Jonathan Martin, leveled against him for bullying. A message left on Martin’s voice mail seems to verify …

Racism & Christianity

A preacher friend of mine and his wife decided to adopt a child.  They had already raised children of their own, but decided they wanted to share the blessings God had given them and “rescue” an orphaned child by raising him in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Noble motives, indeed.  So they went …