The other day after having studied for Sunday’s sermon much of the day my mind was beginning to get a bit fuzzy. I was struggling to find a passage of scripture I knew was there – somewhere. Even my computer Bible was of no use. I had the main idea of the passage in mind, […]
Perspective is everything
A few days ago Kevin Michael was in the passenger seat as we pulled into a parking lot and found a spot beside a bright yellow pickup truck that had been lifted a few inches and had given the oversized tire treatment. In unison, we spoke. He said “awesome truck!” I said “ugly truck.” Then […]
Out of place
At Christmastime, I know you’re all trying to complete your list of important Christmas tasks so I’ll do my part and keep this short. Last week I revealed some of my absent-mindedness to you. Today I heard about a couple of women who were running errands together when one of them found herself a bit […]
Work is fun
As I write this it’s snowing outside. No surprise for northern Michigan. Early and frequent snow is one of the things our family enjoys about living in the North Country. Though you may think otherwise, it doesn’t always snow here. When it’s not snowing you might find us enjoying Higgins Lake or raking leaves. Sounds […]
Care of Biblical Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:17-25
The past couple of weeks we have examined the proper treatment of widows in the church. This week we will be looking at 1 Timothy 5:17-25 and considering Paul’s instruction to Timothy concerning those who lead the church – the NKJV calls those leaders the elders – we call them pastors.
A God honoring life
We had a wonderful day at Higgins Lake Baptist today. The worship was good. The fellowship was sweet. The meal this afternoon was delicious. This note is a bit early because by Monday afternoon we will be on the road beginning a trip to Newark, Ohio. My grandmother Pierpont went home to be with the […]
Instruction for the Care Of Widows, Part 2 – 1 Timothy 5:11-16
1 Timothy 5:11-16 Last week in our study of 1 Timothy 5:3-10, we examined our responsibilities as families and church members to care for older widows in the church. We learned that first of all it is the responsibility of children and grandchildren to care for older widows in the family. In a case where […]
Instruction for the Care of Widows – 1 Timothy 5:3-10
1 Timothy 5:3-10 Last week we considered how we ought to treat one another in the church. We examined how Paul instructed Timothy in the treatment of older and younger men and women. Today we will be considering the instruction to Timothy concerning the care of a very specific group of women — widows. All […]