Category Archives: March 2021

Solomon said, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Provs. 18:21)  Nobody has ever yet been able to measure the power of this small mouth member.  Man has harnessed energy and with a button can detonate bombs, yet he has not learned to control the tongue.  The courses of great ships on the seas andContinue reading “The Taming of the Tongue”

“Be anxious for nothing” Paul the Apostle exhorts his Philippian brothers and sisters in Christ (Phil. 4:4) even as he awaited in prison what was certain to be for him a trip to the beheading block.  He was intensely involved in church planting, and the 1st century climate in which he was evangelizing was anything but friendlyContinue reading “About Anxiety”

Nature blushed in reverence of God’s Son upon the tree, While the thirsty mob for death did yell. Jesus died that day to set his killers free, But God refused to leave the Holy One in hell. That is why He died though Satan’s worst at Him was hurled; That is why from heav’n toContinue reading “Waiting the Call (An Easter Poem)”

It is often referred to as the “Holy Week,” the last week upon earth of Jesus’ life amongst men as the God-man, culminating in the cruel cross crucifixion.  It serves us well to be reminded often of the unspeakable Calvary event, unspeakable because of the rejection of Jesus by His own whom He came to redeem;Continue reading “The Crucifixion Week”

How powerful a touch can be!  It costs the giver virtually nothing but can be of inestimable value to the recipient.  It can melt hearts hardened by bitter woes, can obliterate man made fences that have obstructed relationships and can soothe cares better than man’s best pharmaceuticals. Three of Jesus’ disciples, his inner circle including Peter, JamesContinue reading “Transforming Touch”

One wintry night in 1985 I knocked on the door of a west side Indianapolis house where a couple lived who had recently visited our Sunday services, paying a follow up visit in hopes of getting to know this gentleman and his wife better.  It took a while for anyone to answer my knock, but atContinue reading “God’s Go to Man”

Maybe the Merriam-Webster folk will get ahold of this post and help me to ease into the vernacular of our day the concept of “held.”  Much like, within the last few years, the word woke has been eased into the slang vernacular of this 21st century.  A cursory study of the origin and meaning of woke, according toContinue reading “#held”

It’s a question that has stymied many believers who, having trusted Christ for salvation, obeyed Him in Baptism and surrendered to Him for service, have wondered how they can know for certain what God’s perfect will for their life is in their daily walk and work for their Lord and Savior.  They have a heartContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 2”

Ever wrestled with the question, “What does God want me to do in this situation?”  Maybe you are contemplating a career change or a move to another city or a decision about where to attend school and what course of studies to pursue.  Maybe it’s a friendship that is trending toward a relationship and youContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 1”

To those of you who knew and loved Evangelist, Educator and Missions statesman, Dr. Monroe Parker, it will surprise you that the Thomasville, AL native has been with his Lord for 25 years now.  He impacted so many of our lives, directly or indirectly, through his teaching, preaching and mentoring, that his memory is lodgedContinue reading “The Monk”