“Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.”… Read More
Sweet Home Alabama-4th of July
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you… Read More
Sweet Home Alabama-Part 9, Old Friends
Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:6-8 (NIV) In June of 1973, two important… Read More
Sweet Home Alabama-Part 8, Internet Friends
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) A year ago, I read an article in the New York Times about today’s twenty somethings, also nicknamed, “Emerging Adults.” The article helped me understand my sons’ generation which is very different from my generation. When I… Read More