The root of evil
You probably have heard that “money is the root of evil”. However, this is actually incorrect. “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from…
The Keurig
I, like many Americans, love coffee. I have a great coffeemaker that does not have a carafe. I also have a Senseo coffeemaker to make my one cup of coffee. However, finding the pods locally has proved impossible. I saw…
Why Going to Church Is Important, Part 4
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 In the previous weeks, we have looked at a couple of reasons why the church exists: the exaltation of God and the edification of the saints. But let’s look at a third reason: The church is…
The Watchman
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, warn people immediately. If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but…
How to Spot a Wolf
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.” —Matthew 7:15 An inspector who worked for London’s Scotland Yard had the job of detecting false currency from the true. Someone…
The Whole Counsel of God
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. —Acts 20:27 When I speak I try to keep it interesting. I try to keep it real. I try to keep it…
Solemn Witnesses
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.” —Acts 5:29 When there is an accident, police officers will try and locate witnesses to ask them what they…
Servants by Choice
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 “So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ “ —Luke 17:10 The apostle Paul would often…
Why Going to Church Is Important, Part 3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013 As I mentioned last week, the church exists for three main reasons: to exalt God (upward); to edify the saints (inward); and to evangelize the world (outward). Let’s look at the second function—the edification of other…
