The Christian life has a built in tension between urgency and patience.  Paul’s advice to singles illustrates the urgency perspective.  He advised the Church at Corinth that staying single would allow one to bear more fruit for the Kingdom of God in the short term. This was necessary due to an anticipation of the Lord’s… Read More »

Most children who get everything they want are spoiled to the core.  They are very selfish and seldom, if ever, think about the needs of others. God’s children should get everything they want. “Getting everything wanted” needs some qualification, however. An explanation is included in the next paragraph.   Psalm 37 records much wisdom about… Read More »

Americans are never at a shortage for options. If it is fast food that is desired, then there is a Hardees, Burger King, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Chic-fil-A, and now you have the idea. Need to fuel up your automobile, then Shell, Chevron, Citgo, or etc. is conveniently near by. Even Sam’s Clubs & Super Wal-Marts… Read More »

There is never a good time to have a flat tire, to need surgery, to have an increase in monthly expenses, to lose your job, and OK the point is made.  But there is never a bad time to praise the Lord.  The point that people do not always feel like praising is well taken. … Read More »