Category: 2011 Column

 Followers of the one true God are told repeatedly in the Bible to worship him in the sanctuary. In the Old Testament, that was a physical place where the priests served and the people of God came to offer sacrifices and worship. After the cross, where Jesus made the perfect sacrifice, necessary and efficient for … Continue reading When young children can lead us

Here are 50 reasons why I love my best friend, Cindy, who turns 50 today. You can count them if you like, but trust me, there are 50. The verse fragments that are mixed in come from 1 Corinthians 13, the J. B. Phillips translation. Here are the nifty fifty, in no certain order. She … Continue reading Fifty reasons why I love her

As they carried the ark of the Lord back to where it belonged, with King David leading, the people of Israel stopped every six steps and worshipped. A sacrifice was made of oxen and fatted sheep. David was making sure that God was honored in this procession, and that the hearts of the people were … Continue reading Worship is defined by heart attitude

“For He commanded and they were created.” That’s what the Bible plainly teaches. When God spoke, he made something out of nothing. It is an astounding thought that we cannot understand, and in an attempt to “unscrew the inscrutable,” men have resorted to myths and fables and lies. The truth is, God spoke to nothing … Continue reading God creates something when there is nothing

In the play, “The Last Sin Eater,” there is a scene where I am arguing with my wife. Just as an aside, you know that takes a lot of acting ability. As another aside, there are three more shows left. This afternoon at 2 p.m., tonight at 7, and Sunday night at 7. Come to … Continue reading When trusting God looks like a burden