Morning Minute

245 Mules

Their horses were 736, their mules 245, Nehemiah 7:68 June 20, 2022 In my annual reading through the Bible, I was attracted to the record of 245 mules, among other specific items necessary for Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem. I reflected on the fact that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable (2 Tim. 3:16). Obviously, […]

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Give Me Some Men

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 June 17-18, 2022 “Give me some men who are stout-hearted men, Who will fight, for the right they adore, Start me with ten who are stout-hearted men, And I’ll soon give you ten thousand more. Shoulder to shoulder and bolder

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Stay Sober 

As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 June 16, 2022 Driving under the influence is not a smart thing to do. Followers of Jesus Christ, those who have put their trust in Him alone, are called to stay sober. The sober minded

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Itching Ears

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 2 Timothy 4:3 June 15, 2022 In this time when tolerance is touted as the reigning virtue, the truth of the matter is that we live in a

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Politics and Preaching

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 June 10, 2022 If you have not noticed, there is a dispute taking place among preachers, and in congregations as well, about the pulpit and politics. In my seminary training in the

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The Unpardonable Sin

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31 Morning Minute June 9, 2022 The Holy Spirit can be resisted, insulted, lied to, tested, grieved, and quenched. But in each case forgiveness is possible. However, there is one sin against

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