Author: lakecofc

            Each Sunday morning we have a Scripture reading near the beginning of the assembly. This is not merely to prepare you for the sermon. Paul exhorted Timothy to “give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:13). Just as exhortation and doctrine…

            Was Saul saved on the Damascus Road? (Be careful, now!) He was struck blind on that road; he spoke with Jesus; he came to a new understanding. But was he saved on the road? Emphatically, no!    Send article as PDF   

            Did you hear about the four church members, Sam Somebody, Evan Everybody, Andy Anyboy, and Norbert Nobody? Whenever a job needed done at church, Everybody figured Anybody could do that. But Anybody thought Somebody would surely do it. Of course, Nobody ended up doing…

            Eons ago it was popular to wear lapel buttons. I remember one that said, “I’m a Werf!” That was supposed to get folks to ask, “What’s a Werf?” The wearer would then explain that “werf” was an acronym for “Wide-Eyed Religious Fanatic.” Supposedly that…

            OK, I confess, I’m guilty! I am not the world’s greatest listener. I suspect that all of us would do well to sharpen our listening skills. Nowhere is that more true than in listening to the word of God. Hearing God’s word involves far…

            I have several old photos of ancestors who passed away well over 100 years ago. In a few cases, however, I have no idea who is in that old picture. How frustrating! Just a name would be helpful. Better yet, why didn’t someone back…

You have probably heard it countless times, as I have: “Accept Christ as your personal savior!” Most who use this terminology have a misguided concept of what “accepting Christ” is. They usually have some form of the “sinner’s prayer” in mind. God’s word does not…

             Indentations of my fingers probably remain to this day on every roller coaster I have ridden. From that first big drop until the ride is over, you couldn’t pry my hands off that safety bar. Why? Because I prefer…

                                     The harvest is past    Send article as PDF   

           Paul’s relationship with God enabled him not only to endure fierce storm on the sea, but to encourage the others onboard the ship. “And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among…