When I first visited West Africa, one of the things that surprised me was that Africans, upon meeting each other, politely asked, “How de body?” (How are you?) and then, […]

During the Bible days, the preferred method of assassination was poisoning. These were the days before snipers’ bullets or explosive devices. To kill someone, such as a king or a […]

We have all gone through a bruising year of ministry challenges and even exhaustion. Thankfully, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and the season is coming again […]

There are some things that are so strange that if the Bible didn’t clearly say them, none of us would believe them. Here is an example. It’s found in Mark […]

Joseph and Mary were a young couple with a terrible problem. All young couples have problems — disapproving parents, friends who don’t like the other person, petty arguments and squabbles, […]

In chapter 1 of the book of Jonah, GOD SAYS “GO” but JONAH SAYS “NO.” In chapter 2, GOD APPLIES THE PRESSURE as only He can until JONAH CRIES “UNCLE.” […]

The natural man is born once but dies twice, but Christians are born twice and only die once. We’re all born the first time physically … on the day we […]

We live in a time right now when tension is everywhere. People in our country have rarely been so focused on their own viewpoints on a multitude of issues. As […]

These are incredibly difficult times for pastors. Many of you are facing real health threats (which in some cases are heightened through your faithful ministry to people) as well as […]

I had a friend many years ago when I lived in another city who used a word that almost never came out of my mouth. He would very frequently describe […]