I Drive a Donkey
There is an obscure Bible character that holds a great deal of fascination for me. His name is Harbona(h) and his name only appears twice, both in connection with the account of Esther. He is introduced in Esther 1:10 and plays a key role in this divine story of providence in Esther 7:9.
Was Jesus born in a house, as Matthew says, or in a stable, as...
Critics of the historical accuracy of the Bible often find what they believe are contradictions among the writers of the gospel accounts because there are differences. Remember however, that a difference is not necessarily...
John’s Seven Signs
The book of John focuses on seven of Jesus’ miracles, and a careful study of each can provide us with principles of encouragement.
Disappointments? Remember when Jesus addressed an embarrassing moment, turning the water into...
New Testament Christianity
The New Testament claims to be the source of authority for all we do that is of eternal importance, no matter when or where we live (Colossians 3:17; 2 Peter 1:3, 20–21; 2...
In the Next Five Minutes . . .
Leonard Johnson, one founder of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, once preached a sermon in a gospel meeting in a small Alabama town. In it he said, “In the next five minutes, I am...
It Was Right There All The Time
An old Eastern parable titled “The Wealth Is Nearer to You Than You Think,” relates the story of a rich merchant who took a journey to a distant land.
As the businessman traveled, he met...
Pray for Salvation?
Preachers sometimes invite listeners to pray something such as, “God, I am sorry I have sinned. Please forgive me and let Jesus come into my heart. Thank you for forgiving me and giving me...
The Wrong Room
"The greatest blessings in life are not found in the world..."
On June 6, 1981, Doug Whitt and his new bride, Sylvia, were escorted into their hotel’s fancy bridal suite in the wee hours of...
It Says It Right on the Cover
Holy.
The holy Scriptures
come from the holy God (1 Peter 1:16),
were delivered by holy men (2 Peter 1:20–21),
contain holy precepts (Romans 7:12),
teach of holy things (1 Corinthians 2:13),
were designed...
Modern Day Superstition
Parke Kunkle of the Minnesota Planetarium Society rocked the world of astrology on January 13, 2011, when he revealed that the traditional “star signs” used to determine horoscopes are wrong for most people.
It seems...