January 2000

New Beginnings, Old Values

When I was in elementary school, we used to talk about the year 2000 in ominous tones. We wondered what life would be like, if we lived that long (none of us could conceive of being as old as 40!). We thought we would live in bubble cities connected by monorail, and that space travel would be commonplace. more...

Why Does God's Law Require Adulterers to Separate?

It does happen. The couple are in their thirties and very happily married. They have two young children. Both the husband and wife are eager new Christians, delighted in serving the Lord. A chance comment in Bible class, or a lesson on marriage, divorce and remarriage (MDVR) or even their own study of Matthew 19 sets them to thinking. They call the preacher or elders. ""We're concerned that we don't have a right to marry - I was married for a couple of years about ten years ago. I left my wife because we just couldn't get along, not for fornication. I think we're living in adultery!"" more...

Shepherding the Flock

In identifying men to serve as elders in the church, we place great emphasis (rightly so) on the qualifications for such men as listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. These characteristics give us great insight into whether or not a man will be capable of handling this task. more...

What Do You Say?

A new song by Reba McEntire discusses at least two difficult parental moments. First, a father and son are in the car and pass a store which sells pornography, and the son asks what all the X's mean. Second, a daughter calls home crying, asking for someone to come pick her up because she's been drinking, against the will of her parents. In both instances, the chorus of the song seems to say that there may actually be nothing for the parents to say, just to love their children and things will turn out okay. more...

What Does James 2 Say About 'Faith Only?'

Let's explore the passage, and see what James has to say about faith only. He tells us eight things about faith only: more...

The Preacher's Pen

I am Atkins man! Without even knowing it I have been living the Atkins diet now for years. I was Atkins when Atkins wasn't cool! more...