Hole in My Pocket

“You have sown much, but harvest little; you eat, but there is not enough to be satisfied; you drink, but there is not enough to become drunk; you put on clothing, but no one is warm enough; and he who earns, earns wages to put into a purse with holes. Thus says the...
Should Christians Pray to Jesus?

Should Christians Pray to Jesus?

Many years ago, John R. Rice was preaching at a conference when he opened his address with this prayer: “Oh Father, breathe on me. Lord Jesus, help me to preach tonight. Holy Spirit, give me power.” Immediately afterwards a young preacher chastised Dr....
Tagging Up

Tagging Up

“…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be...
Boomerang Kids

Boomerang Kids

Eddie has always been a really nice kid.  He is easygoing and friendly.  Eddie, however, is thirty years old and is not making much progress in life.  His official designation is “student,” but he only completes a few courses each year and hasn’t...
Awaiting Death

Awaiting Death

Over Labor Day weekend, I had the privilege of attending a worship service at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA, where Jonathan Falwell is the lead pastor.  On this particular Sunday, Johnnie Moore was the guest speaker.  Moore, a former campus pastor at...