Sermons and Biblical Studies

During an important military exercise, another Air Force member and I were working in a radar van under a simulated attack. We were under strict orders not to open the door unless we received the secret code, which we had been given at the morning briefing. Later in the day, we heard knocking at the … Continue reading “Communication”

Leaky Roof In 1937 architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for industrialist Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water seeped through directly above Johnson himself, dripping steadily onto his bald head. Irate, he called Wright in Phoenix, Arizona. “Frank,” he said, … Continue reading “Common Sense”

G. Campbell Morgan While he always kept abreast of the activities of the church, Campbell Morgan detested committee work. He told a friend, “I would prefer to preach three sermons a day rather than spend half an hour at a deacon’s meeting discussing who ought to keep the keys to the door.” The Wycliffe Handbook … Continue reading “Committee”

Football Players I have often wondered what would happen if football coaches approached their work like most youth ministers are expected to. For example, I wonder what would happen if when a player was too busy to show up for practice, the understanding coach simply said, “We’ll miss you. I hope you’ll be able to … Continue reading “Commitment, cf. dedication”

A Little From God Although you may have no commentaries at hand, continue to read the Word and pray; for a little from God is better than a great deal received from man. Too many are content to listen to what comes from men’s mouths, without searching and kneeling before God to know the real … Continue reading “Commentaries”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”