Introduction I had a well-educated professional couple in my counseling office many years ago. Both professed to be believers from childhood and regular attenders at evangelical churches. They argued in my presence and indicated that it was characteristic of their … Continue reading →

Last weekend it was my privilege to present an all-day seminar as part of tripart local church Bible Conference. I began the day with this brief introduction. I am sure that in this church Ephesian 4:11-16 is not unfamiliar. However, … Continue reading →

Introduction Does this sound like an opening phrase of your Pastor’s sermon introducing a new series on the book of I John? “You are part of a community of welcomers where people from all walks of life can belong and … Continue reading →

Introduction A good teacher utilizes some form of testing to evaluate their students’ comprehension level. Jesus is the Master Teacher, and in this chapter, we find him seizing upon the flow of life to test his disciples with a one-question … Continue reading →

Introduction This is a ubiquitous metaphor everyone immediately gets but unfortunately seldom applies to themselves. This is a critical error. Why? because we in America and Great Britain are frogs in the kettle, and we are being conditioned on every … Continue reading →