STERRRANGE MODERN MAKE-BELIEVE: It is now considered loving if you do not expect that a man’s problems are related to the most common root cause; viz, sin. That kind of treatment or counsel is not being loving! It is unrealistic, perhaps tragic. Here are a two of the serious implications of this kind of “help”:… Read More ›
Are you and your family ready for those happenings which are surely coming in the world? Jesus warned that as the end of time nears, most men will be caught unprepared. The reason? They will be too busy with the sins and concerns of this life. Satan is masterminding a deceptive plot to topple the… Read More ›
I. The family is God’s concern. II. Family is God’s nature — Father and Son III. Family is God’s way of governing the universe, Ephesians 3:14,15 IV. Family is God’s way of saving and reuniting us with himself. Spiritually, we must be born again and then we receive God’s promise, “I will be a father… Read More ›
Realizing I had lost my way, I turned in at the corner variety store to ask directions. Only three persons were inside — the clerk registering a small purchase for a tall and plumpish middle-aged man and a young man walking toward me who appeared to be about 16. “Could you direct me to the… Read More ›
Harold E. Burchett A Case Study “CONFUSION AMONG TEACHERS” The troubled man who frequently attends your church is seen, after the morning service, intensely talking with one of the teachers and leaders. He seems perplexed and is headed directly for you. He begins, “Do you realize that there is confusion among your teachers here… Read More ›
A Case Study Here is real correspondence with one whose life is broken. Are you ready to help such a one? Dear Pastor Burchett: You and your wife are about the loveliest people I’ve had the pleasure of listening to in a long, long time. I wanted to at least come once on your last… Read More ›
First, what does HEAD mean? It means taking the heavy end of things – especially the burden of ultimate responsibility. Who makes the effort to bring peace when the atmosphere is charged with anger? That one is being head. Another way of looking at headship: Who throws a tantrum when things go wrong, plans are… Read More ›
Helping the habitually defeated and discouraged is a ministry every church should assume. Take such needy ones seriously but do not be darkened yourself with their discouragement. Cleanse yourself. “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you… Read More ›
People today need to be very, very sure what they believe. We are now hearing disturbing reports of new educational plans to teach our children in the public schools that gender is a choice. Modern views of heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender identity will be introduced. Years ago we saw the development of techniques aimed… Read More ›