Wisdom and Folly
“WISDOM AND FOLLY” Proverbs 9:1-18 “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveler, long I stood and looked down …
Ministering to the Lost
“MINISTERING TO THE LOST” Luke 15:1-10 When I was a boy, and I wanted to go someplace or do something, I pestered my parents with great enthusiasm. “Can I …
The Call to Discipleship
“THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP” Matthew 9:9-13 If I asked, “How many of you are disciples of Jesus Christ?”, you would all raise your hands and say, “I am.” But if …
Don’t Be Afraid. Just Believe.
‘DON’T BE AFRAID. JUST BELIEVE.” Mark 5:21-24a, 35-43 Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble,” John 16:33. And the Greek word translated as trouble, THLIPSIS, literally means to …
Prepared to Witness
“PREPARED TO WITNESS” 1 Peter 3:8-16 CHRISTMAS EVE. 1995. Very, very late. All the Christmas presents were wrapped and placed neatly beneath the tree—except for one. Before going to bed …