Staying In Our Lanes
Anyone who has ever driven an automobile knows the importance of staying in one’s own lane. Countless accidents occur when vehicles leave their assigned lane and veer off into a ditch, drift over into oncoming traffic, or coast into the side of a fellow traveler on an interstate. When we…
The Heart Specialist We All Need
Many Americans take heart medications for everything from high blood pressure to AFib. Many more are being regularly monitored with EKGs and there are now low-cost devices to conduct these basic tests at home. The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body and while we…
Monkeys, Bananas, Shakespeare, and Us
Some of the most popular animals in any zoo are the monkeys. Their curious looks and mischievous behavior often remind us of ways humans sometimes act and interact with each other. Because of this, many have accepted Darwin’s Theory that human beings somehow evolved not only from monkeys, but from…
Going to the Movies or Worship?
During a recent Sunday School lesson, Brother Greg Byrd posed a comparison between going to the movies and attending church. Although many may see little difference between the two, considering the contrasts helps us focus on what worship is all about. The first point of divergence arises before either experience…
Selling God’s Cattle to Pay The Bills
Many Christians have likely heard a sermon, read a book, or been influenced by the teachings of Chuck Swindoll, David Jeremiah, Tony Evans, Robert Jeffress, J. Vernon Magee, or Charles Ryrie. What do all these Christian leaders have in common? They are all graduates of Dallas Theological Seminary along with…
Man’s Best Friends Are Superb Sniffers
The dog has long enjoyed the popular designation of man’s best friend and for good reason. These amazing animals possess extraordinary capacities for human relationships with their wagging tails, welcoming licks, and excited eyes. In addition to making lovable pets, however, dogs also provide great assistance to us in many…
The Church’s Foundational Support
Awhile back, several of our members at Antioch were doing some renovations in the old basement. That part of the building was hand-dug by previous church members in the late 1950s to create space for a kitchen, fellowship hall, and classrooms. I can’t imagine the labor involved in shoveling wheelbarrow…
The Five Second Rule For Souls
Most of us have heard and repeated the famous “five-second” rule. According to prevailing “wisdom,” any food dropped on the floor is still safe to eat if it is retrieved within five seconds. Supposedly, four seconds on the floor does not allow enough time for harmful bacteria and other problematic…
Hard Work Is Still Important
On Monday, we celebrate the efforts of all America’s hardworking laborers. Labor Day became a US holiday in 1894 when President Cleveland signed a bill passed by Congress. This grew out of strikes and unrest arising from mistreatment of workers in the late 1800s. Some businesses considered their laborers expendable…
Heralding The Sunrise and the Son
This coming Monday, our Dad would have turned 104. Although he is now with Jesus, I’m so very thankful God gave us our capacity to remember so we can continue to enjoy individuals who have been blessings in our lives. One comical memory of our Dad involved his ongoing grudge…