Preaching: What’s Wrong with This Picture?

When I was a kid, I  liked the section of the comics that challenged the reader to identify the things that were wrong in a picture.  I admit that sometimes I still glance at the children’s section of the comics to see how quickly I can find the problems in the picture.  Keeps my mind …

Education and Foolishness

We don’t know what to do with education. I regularly hear comments and read sermon segments that belittle study, academic pursuits, and learning. Of course, most of these are references to advanced learning and collegiate or graduate ministry training. On the surface, it appears the church is still “for” education–we maintain our Bible schools and …

Do you know what you’re talking about?

The conversation was interesting–a retired entrepreneur turned preacher and missionary, a company executive, a couple of business professionals who serve as mission committee members, and yours truly. The discussion topics ranged broadly, but generally came back to our shared faith concerns as Christians–ministry and missions. The statement caught me off guard, “You can tell when …

I’d Give Anything!

You have perhaps heard the story of the church member who in admiration of the visiting preacher’s knowledge of Scripture said, “I’d give anything to know the Bible like you do!” Emphasizing the point, the member gushed, “I’d give my life to know the Bible like you do!” To which the preacher replied, “That’s exactly …