First Friday, Then Sunday, Finally Monday

It was on Friday when… – Jesus prayed in Gethsemane. – Was betrayed by Judas. – Jewish officials conspired to arrest Jesus under the cover of darkness. – He was abandoned by his disciples. – He was denied by Peter. – When he was mocked beaten, stripped of his clothing, and crucified. – He was …

All Dogs Go To Heaven

Today was a bad day.  The day began by being awakened by the barking of our 3-month-old Golden Retriever.  Since I was about to leave town for a week to preach in a gospel meeting, I thought I would help a little and do the “chore” of giving her a bath.  My wife and daughter …

Religious Tolerance

Maybe you’ve seen the “Coexist” bumper sticker to the left or one similar to it containing the word “Tolerance” or “Respect.”  Personally, I’ve seen several vehicles with these bumper stickers on them in the last few months.  As I’m sure you have figured out on your own, what these bumper stickers are promoting is “religious …

Polishing The Pulpit – 2011

I just wanted to take a moment and give a reminder of the upcoming 2011 “Polishing The Pulpit” lectureship.  If you have never before attended, this is one lectureship you don’t want to miss!  Not only is this a great lectureship for preachers, it is so much more than that.  It has tracks for elders, …