Sunday Shoes

I was a kid not all that long ago and one of the things I hated to do the most was to wear my dress oxfords to church. I only had to wear those shoes on Sunday and I emphsize the word “had”. You know how kids are? They crave tennis shoes for daily wear. [...]

The Lord’s Prayer- Part One

In this brief two part series I would like to provide you with the two places where the so-called Lord’s Prayer can be found. I call it the so-called Lord’s Prayer for a good reason which shall be revealed in a moment. In this first part I shall cover this prayer from Luke whereas Part [...]

1 John- Walking in the Light: Part Two- The Practice of Righteousness

In Part One, I gave you some insight into what walking in the light is all about. Part of that walk involves the practice of righteousness. My focus this time is on 1 John 3:4-12. “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and SIN IS LAWLESSNESS. And you know that He was manifested TO TAKE AWAY [...]

The Pentecostal Trap- Part 6: Separation vs Worldliness

Those marvelous Rechabites knew how to separate themselves from the urban lifestyle by settling down in the desert far away from all the temptations that city life offers. “You shall not build a house, sow seed, plant a vineyard, nor have any of these, but all your days you shall dwell in tents, that [...]

Blended or Distorted Music- Part One

“Whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played?”- 1 Corinthians 14:7.
We once attended a service where the pastor asked each member of the church orchestra to play their favorite hymn all at the same time, even [...]