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When the Minority Rules

Read Mark 11-12 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem suggests that the majority of the Jewish people regarded Him favorably.  The Bible says, “the common people heard him gladly” (Mark 12:37......

 A Difficult Task for a Godly Mother

When George W. Bush was president, First Lady Laura Bush recalls an overnight visit in his parents’ home – the former president and Mrs. Herbert Walker Bush. Laura related, “George......

Showing Hospitality

I got an unusual phone call on Derby night many years ago.  “Are you the minister of Southeast Christian Church?” the caller asked.  When I answered affirmatively, he explained his......

When People Drop Out of Church

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way” (Isaiah 53:6).  A discouraged preacher emailed me recently: “Bob, I just wanted to ask for......

Giving Generously When Times Are Tough

Read Mark 12-14 Many churches report that giving during the pandemic has been exceptional.  In fact, in most churches giving has actually increased while in-person attendance has declined significantly from......