At one time or another, I have tried and taught most of the ideas that Christians think about Christmas and its celebration; denouncing it, ignoring it or simply accepting its inevitability. Recently I read (of all things, a bulletin article) about another approach to the season suggested by Bob Anderson out at the Tecumseh congregation. His idea was simply to CHRISTI... read all »

A man who puts God’s things before anything else. A man who brings his children to church instead of sending them to church. A man who is ready to be an example to all those he meets. 4. A man who thinks more about being in Bible class on Sunday than sleeping in on Sunday. A man who gives what he has set aside for the Lord first and lives on the r... read all »

...that God will not place a burden on us that we can’t carry. Paul put it this way, “...and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.” I Cor. 10:13. We often think that this verse only refers to sin and disobedience ... read all »

In John 8:31-47 Jesus teaches that in Satan’s domain there are slaves and there are sons. How then can a slave become a son of the devil? Here are 12 ways one can become a child of the devil: Learn to become deaf to God’s calling. Quiet every reproach of your own conscience. Choke down every desire for a higher or more noble life. Cul... read all »

Author Robert Morely says that the main rule for catching bass is letting the fish run with the bait. You want to make sure that the fish feels no resistance so it will think it has the worm with “no strings” attached. The bass will be lulled into a false sense of confidence so he can feel safe enough to swallow the entire bait – hook and all. Once t... read all »