Faith

We think nothing about people being left-handed, other than crime shows teach us to notice these things since the Boston Strangler and Jack the Ripper were lefties. But with 10 percent of the population being left-handed, it’s not a major concern to us. But there was a time when being a lefty was seen as…

  According to II Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God…” The Bible is our “rule book” (blueprint) by which we are to live. II Peter 1:3 reads, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness…” One of the most important lessons…

I’ve wanted to revisit my master’s thesis and share the story of an Alabama confederate chaplain and Presbyterian pastor. The name “Petrie” is honored at Auburn University since the chaplain’s son brought football to the college in 1892. A state history periodical gave the go-ahead, so I planned a day at the college archives last…

  As Christians, it is important to routinely examine ourselves to see whether we are living in the faith, or if we are allowing things to creep in that hinder our spirituality. We do the same with our vehicles at times. There is nothing wrong with a routine maintenance check to ensure everything is in…

  It’s common for congregations to administer opinion surveys occasionally. But I’ve seen mixed results. Baptist denominational officials report that congregations who take surveys when searching for a new pastor discover members want a 35-year old with a seminary degree. Thus he is educated, not too old, not too young, but just right. A retired…

I’m unsure why her statement never struck me before as it did in preparing for Easter. I used the final of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus in John’s gospel. John especially wanted us to understand the nature of Christ. At Lazarus’ graveside, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one…