I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. John 10:16 The bringing in of the sheep (God’s elect) into the sheep pen (the church) is why on one silent and holy night ...
Read More »Cremation or Burial: Should Christians Care?
While we’re alive, we get the privilege of deciding what to do with our bodies. But there’s no decision-making in death. Still, we can decide while we’re alive, what to do with our bodies when we’re dead. Death isn’t an easy topic to discuss, but it’s a conversation that we ...
Read More »Prayer Priorities Revealed in a Lost-n-Found Lifestyle
You name it, I’ve lost it! That’s the story of my life, and this week more so than usual. If it’s not my keys, it’s my wallet. If it’s not my wallet, it’s my phone. If it’s not my phone, it’s my ID. Careless? Maybe. Distracted? Definitely. Frazzled? Yes, that’s ...
Read More »Do You Bear Much Fruit?
Having grown up on a farm in the heart of Indiana, I know the importance of a fruitful yield from seeds planted. It relates directly to the farmer’s future livelihood. Whether it is an expansive field of corn, wheat, oats, or a backyard garden of green beans and tomatoes, or ...
Read More »How Do You Measure Your Worth?
A farthing is worth one-quarter of one penny, but it could purchase two sparrows during Bible times. At that price, one could say that the sparrow wasn’t worth much! But God sees when a sparrow falls to the ground, and the Bible says He must give His consent first. If ...
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