Author: Administrador

How Cold? The South Pole could be called the healthiest place on earth because there’s no pollution, no dust, and very few people. The air is as fresh and clean as it must have been everywhere before man began pouring industrial wastes into the atmosphere. Furthermore, it’s one of few locations where man is not … Continue reading “Cold”

And It Came to Pass And it came to pass, Early in the morning toward the last day of the semester There arose a great multitude smiting the books and wailing, And there was much weeping and gnashing of teeth For the day of judgment was at hand. And they were sore afraid for they … Continue reading “College”

The Invitations of Christ “He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where He dwelt, and abode with Him that day: for it was about the tenth hour” (John 1:39). This is the first of the gracious invitations of the Lord Jesus to “Come” to Him. On this occasion, right after His … Continue reading “Come”

Try Me William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson’s Cabinet, was interviewing a man who was seeking a diplomatic post in China. Bryan warned the applicant that it was necessary to qualify as a linguist. “Can you speak the Chinese language?” he asked. The man was equal to the occasion. Looking Bryan squarely … Continue reading “Comeback”

Tough Times When times are tough and things just aren’t going your way, there’s nothing like a hug. Someone putting an arm around you and telling you, “Hey, everything’s going to be all right. You’re okay.” And there’s nobody better at that than your mom. Just ask Nick Anderson. The Orlando Magic guard missed four … Continue reading “Comfort”

Resource •      J.B. Lightfoot, Philippians, Zondervan, p. 181ff.

New in Town The first time I worshipped at their church About two months ago I signed the registration card So all of them would know That I had just moved into town And needed a little part Of the loving concern for each other That a Christian has in his heart. I checked the … Continue reading “Church Growth”

Responsibilities & Expectations It is important for the pastor and congregation to have a clear understanding of their respective responsibilities and expectations. One of the best such covenants we’ve encountered was written by Dr. Hayes Wicker upon his call to the First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida. Note also the insightful way this defines the … Continue reading “Church Objectives”

Survey Questions 1. Are you an active member of a nearby church? If the answer is yes, the interview stops there. Wish the person well, but remember that you are looking for the opinion of the unchurched. 2. What do you think is the greatest need in (insert the name of your area or community)? … Continue reading “Church Planting”

Obligations to the State The church’s task with regard to the state which is posed for all time is thus clear. First, it must loyally give the state everything necessary to its existence. It has to oppose anarchy and all zealotism within its own ranks. Second, it has to fulfill the office of watchmen over … Continue reading “Church, relation to state”