Fellowship Follies and the Holiness of God

1 Peter 1:15 “But as He who called you is holy, you be holy in all conduct…” Peter’s use of the character of God as a basis of appeal to the “pilgrims of the Dispersion” serves us well regarding the fellowship of the saints in a...

God’s Providence and Pastoral Life – 1 Samuel 23-25

By  Pastor T.W. Teall Many of the Psalms written by David were composed during this “caveman” period in the life of the young warrior. King Saul was obsessed with David seeking to take his life repeatedly. The fact of God’s protection and the...

Pastoral Stewardship & Stuff

Facilities and material possessions held by a local church must not be surrendered to the personal use of its pastor or people. The church building, vehicles, equipment, and related stuff must be purchased, maintained, and used based upon the corporate benefit of the...

People Care

Medical personnel understand a principle of people-care often missed by pastors. We might call it the “principle of the rubber glove.” Doctors and nurses, paramedics and medical technicians all help sick people in a separated way. They are taught that without this...
The Wonder of the Scripture, and the Wisdom of the Spirit

The Wonder of the Scripture, and the Wisdom of the Spirit

Precious Bible! What Treasure does the Word of God afford! All I want for life or pleasure, food and medicine, shield and sword; Let the world account me poor—Christ and this, I need no more. John Newton   Nothing is more profound than this- “God has spoken!” The...
Just a Little Backwards

Just a Little Backwards

Pie before potatoes is backward, but it won’t hurt you. Buying before earning is backward, and it could hurt you a lot. Sometimes backwards is funny, sometimes sad. Sometimes backwards is insignificant, sometimes it’s life or death. We use the word backward to mean...