"This is your captain speaking. I have turned off the fasten seatbelt sign and you are now free to move about the cabin. We ask that if you are in your seats, that you keep your seatbelt on in case of bumpy skies." As I stated in the last article, the beginning and ending of... Continue Reading →
"This is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard flight 777. In a few moments we will be taxiing to the runway and will be taking off shortly. Make sure your seatbacks are up, tray-tables are folded, and seatbelts secure. This flight will get bumpy from time-to-time, but no worries. At least you're not flying the plane."... Continue Reading →
In an increasingly connected yet often isolated world, the art of conversation with strangers holds transformative power, especially in the context of evangelism. Engaging with those outside our familiar circles can bridge gaps, foster understanding, and spark meaningful connections that extend beyond mere dialogue. This approach not only enriches our own perspectives but also opens... Continue Reading →
This picture brings up a few good points. Though I don't agree with it completely, it opens my eyes to the fact that when it comes to apathy, it's not always the fault of the church leadership. It does matter that a person goes to a Bible-believing and teaching church. It does matter where the... Continue Reading →
Several years ago one morning I prayed a very dangerous prayer. I asked God to help me be the man He wants me to be -- no matter what it takes. Yeah, I did that. I asked Him to guide me, and to help me be a good example of a Christian man not only... Continue Reading →
In teaching Inductive Bible Study for years, and how to properly interpret the Holy Bible, the most fundamental important aspect of interpreting the scriptures is that everything was written by a real person, with real problems, with real goals, in a real place, at a real time in history. Have you ever gone to one... Continue Reading →
Technology is a wonderful thing. It has not only improved our way of life, but also made things easier for us. The automobile and airplane helped us stay in touch with people far away. The internet and personal computer helped some of us stay home to work and spend more time with our families. Within... Continue Reading →
When the pandemic hit mid March 2020, we all were caught off guard. I had been brought on board on the leadership team of my church in a training mode to be raised up as an Elder. There were no books on the subject of how to run a church during a pandemic. There were... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was a kid, and went to Chuck E. Cheese, I had a fascination with video games. I loved video games. I remember going to the arcades down the Jersey Shore and I would spend hours inserting quarters and trying to get high scores. Games like Choplifter, Spy Hunter, and Star Wars Tie... Continue Reading →
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