Whether we admit it or not, and whether we like it or not, we are made to gravitate toward strong leadership figures. Our respect for our nation’s great presidents is evidence of this. Continue reading “Our Need for a Strong Man”
Author: John Wesley Smith
Have No Pity
What should be the believer’s attitude toward God’s enemies? Follow my thoughts on this because I believe you’ll find them to be more balanced than the title might suggest. Continue reading “Have No Pity”
Devoted to Devotions?
Many Christians think if you read from some little booklet with religious thoughts and a Scripture or two, you’ve had devotions. Usually such booklets are laid out according to the days of the month or week.
But what if I don’t want to read somebody else’s predigested thoughts on X day of the month? Continue reading “Devoted to Devotions?”
With Persecutions…
Mark 10:28-31 says this.
28. Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
30. But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
31. But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Continue reading “With Persecutions…”
Dinner Can Wait
Luke 10:38-42 gives us insights concerning service and worshhip. Continue reading “Dinner Can Wait”