I saw an article the other day that really caught my attention. It was a survey done throughtout America that revealed where the most happiest people live. I found that it is very interesting how the southern states seemed to find themselves near the top of the list mixed in with states that have a…
I asked God for strenght that I might achieve I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey I was asked for health that I might do greater things I was given infirmity that I might do better things I asked for riches that I might be happy I was given poverty that…
Evaluation of a Theological Journal Article GEDU5311 Chris Noland pastorchris@westendconnect.com Evaluation of: Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call To Christian Leaders by John C. Hutchison. Bibliotheca Sacra 166 (January-March 2009):53-69 Titles The title of this article: “Servanthood: Jesus’ Countercultural Call to Christian Leaders” really caught my attention. So many times we fail to realize that a true…
The Bible teaches us to “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” One of the things that I enjoy is spending time in the study of God’s Word. The Lord has blessed me with a good Biblical education from Piedmont Baptist College. I have also been blessed with several years of experience in ministry. I…
As I was browsing the news I came across an article that in my opinion is simply appalling. Here is the article: A North Carolina pastor plans to host a Halloween event at his church to burn heretical books. At the top of the list — the Bible. Pastor Marc Grizzard claims the King James…
Sin is such a terrible thing. I know in my life that when I sin it makes me feel so bad. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth and it causes me to be depressed. Sin also seperates me from God, it hinders my relationship with Him. Prayers go unanswered as a result of…
I have just finished reading a book by John MacAuthor on the Vanishing Conscience. This is a must read for all Christians. The struggle with sin in the life of a Christian is so very hard and confusing. It is hard to understand how we can have the spirit of God in us yet we…
One of the things that I enjoy trying to figure out is ‘why’ questions. For instance: “Why do we call the color red, ‘red’? Why is the sky blue? Why is it that when we send something by plane, it is called cargo, but when we send something by car it is called a shipment?…
Just a few weeks ago I had a phone call from a close friend who informed me of the home going of one the world’s best pastors, Pastor Bobby Edwards of the Gospel Baptist Church. Words cannot describe the utter shock I was in upon hearing that news. I had the wonderful privalege of working…
Throughout the years we have seen many changes in the way we live. One of my favorite television shows has always been the Andy Griffith Show. This television classic brings a refreshing view of a time long gone where everything was so much simplier. Sometimes I find myself thinking of the ‘good old days’ ,…
