6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. As a boy, I recall many occasions in the front yard with my "Red Rider" BB Gun. It was a great success if I was able to ding the bell on top of … [Read more]
Drunkenness in the Church | E.5:18
5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, Many differ on their convictions regarding the use of alcohol. Within the church, a once held position of abstinence has shifted from being wide-spread … [Read more]
Walking in the dark | Eph.5:15
5:15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, If you have ever walked in the woods at night, you are fully aware of the importance of taking care where you place each step, as well as remaining fully aware of your … [Read more]
Have You disappointed God? | E.4:30
4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption Have you ever disappointed God? The very thought caused my stomach to churn! Much has been said about "grieving the Holy Spirit". The word literally … [Read more]
Righteous Anger | E.4:26
4:26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Paul's challenge is strikingly similar to Psalm 4:5, which states, "Be angry, and do not sin". An allowance to be angry on the surface seems contradictory to the loving life … [Read more]
A New Standard | E.4:20
4:20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— I remember as a child often hearing three phrases from my parents. One was, "You know better than that." The second was , "I expect more from you than that". The third was simply, "You better not … [Read more]
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