Introduction  Some four or five years ago, two men, Bill Hines and Mark Shaw, I had the privilege to mentor, edited a book and honored me by dedicating the work to me. That book was Paul the Counselor. As I … Continue reading →

1. Remember:  This is the Day the Lord has made, and be glad in it (Ps. 118:24); Remember and repent when you have fallen (Rev 3:5) 2. Focus:   Make Jesus the Apple of your eye: Focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our … Continue reading →

And Parents Parenting Biblically For the Welfare of the Next Generation Introduction I could site two or three counseling cases from an array of about thirty cases spread out over the country through various counselors of my acquaintance. The ten-percentile … Continue reading →

Introduction Well, of course, we rejoice and then go on about our daily lives, right? Wrong! When the Lord answers our prayers, it usually means that we now have new responsibilities. For example, friends prayed for a child to love. … Continue reading →

This is the Day the Lord has made, and be glad in it Ps. 118:24; Remember and repent when you have fallen (Rev 3:5) Make Jesus the Apple of your eye: Focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our … Continue reading →

In the first two chapters of the book of Hebrews, the writer identifies Jesus as the Messiah. With this framework in mind, he writes chapter three to all who have heard the gospel proclamation (“Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a … 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 Over the years, I have found it interesting that every time I return to a book of the Bible to reread it, I see another vein of gold. Even when thoroughly studying a passage and publishing my findings, I … Continue reading →

Question of The Day When was the last time you thoughtfully read from the book of Ezekiel? I suspect the average pew dweller would, at best, need to answer with, “Honestly, I cannot remember.” I would respond with an A … Continue reading →