Monthly Archives: November 2022

Depending upon which church growth expert you have been reading, there are supposedly thousands of churches closing their doors every year. A number of possible reasons are cited. To hear that a local body of believers, a church, has closed its doors is dismaying in the least. Churches are living organisms, bodies that are appendagesContinue reading “When God’s Hand is Upon a Church”

There’s a sin that believers can commit that may be more deadly than adultery. It infects victims with a plague more dreadful than Covid. It is, in practice, often more damaging than alcoholism. It is not only possible for believers to commit this sin; it is commonly practiced and can be found in almost anyContinue reading “Grudge Not!”

It’s Thanksgiving Day! A blanket of snow spread lightly in traces, A world moving fast to all the old places; Cherished smiles on children’s sweet faces, Can it be, Thanksgiving again? Food in baskets, good things galore— Food enough for twenty and more! Cakes and pies, and who knew we were poor? Say, can itContinue reading “It’s Thanksgiving Day!”

The Psalmist was so full of thankfulness for God’s mercies that he exclaimed in Psalm 30:12: “To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent, O Lord, my God, I will give thanks unto Thee forever.” He has so much for which to offer praise. He is thankful thatContinue reading “He Would Not Be Silent“

She is my oldest sister, born about eight years before I became the fourth of five children of Theodore and Margaret in Van Buren County, southeastern Iowa. Mary Ann was the first born, and she has always demonstrated an individualistic spirit. She is an avid reader, a loyal friend, a lover of fine china, aContinue reading “Mary Ann“

Jesus was once approached by a would-be disciple who said, “Lord, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.” Jesus’ reply was a warning for all those who are following the Lord Jesus or who are contemplating signing up for service: “And Jesus saidContinue reading “Don’t Look Back!“

He was born during a prayer meeting on March 25, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, and by the time he was 21 years of age, he was pastoring Golden Hill Baptist Church in Rochester, Minnesota. From that humble prayer-meeting entrance into this world, Dr. Fred Moritz became a 20th/21st-century contender for the faith once delivered toContinue reading “20th Century Contender for the Faith“

Today is (midterm) Election Day, USA. What a privilege is ours to be able to vote freely.  We have seen in the news of late the areas in Ukraine where citizens were asked to vote yes or no on being annexed as part of Russia. Armed Russian guards stood watch as people cast their ballotsContinue reading “One Vote!”

The apocalypse is in the air! That statement has been uttered many times over the course of many years. It was the Apostle John, before the second century had dawned, who said, “Little children, it is the last time.” (I John 2:18) Another Apostle, Paul, had the last time on his mind when, writing toContinue reading “History’s Timeline Going Forward”