2016

1 Cor. 16:1-5 (2) R. G. LeTourneau, the Christian inventor, businessman and entrepreneur made his mark in the world in an unusual way. His account chronicles a sixth grade dropout who went on to found a University. In 1915, broke and discouraged after numerous failed attempts in life he went to his pastor, Rev. Devol […]

Ephesians 4:11-13 A pilot needs two instruments whether the airplane is large or small. He needs a compass and an artificial horizon. The compass tells which way is north. The artificial horizon, also known as the attitude indicator, is an instrument that the pilot uses to discern the orientation of the airplane in relation to

John 13:1-17 (5) Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) took advantage of the possibilities post-civil war freedom offered. He wrote five books, was an educator, orator and advisor to several US presidents. He urged oppressed, discriminated, and disfranchised former slaves to avoid confrontation. He argued instead, that the black people put

1 Cor. 12:12-17 Honeybees live in big groups called colonies which can have more than 50,000 bees. As you might imagine, bees have to do many jobs to keep everything running smoothly. One very important job is collecting the nectar from which they make honey. Some bees have the special job of flying outside the

John 12:1-9 (3) During Oliver Cromwell’s reign as Lord Protector of England, a young soldier was to be executed. His fiancé came to plead his case. Her efforts to spare the life this young man seemed to be futile. Oliver Cromwell turned a deaf ear to her requests and the execution plans continued as planned.

Romans 12:3-5 During World War II, Adolf Hitler commanded all religious groups to unite. He desired this unification not to benefit the church but rather that he might have complete control over the religious. Among the Brethren assemblies, half complied and half refused. Those complied with the order received much better treatment. Those who did

Mark 1:40-45 (41) Was it a word of dubious doubt? Was it a word of hesitant hope? Was it a word of pliant permission? “If thou wilt, thou canst . . .” Can the sun rise in the east each morning? Can a tornado devastate a sleeping town? Can a shark bite off a swimmer’s

Acts 2:41-47 Unity and compromise are different concepts. An example of this was exercised by a New York family. They bought a western ranch where they hoped to raise cattle. Eventually friends planned to visit. They asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” answered the aspiring cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J.

Deuteronomy 10:12-15 (12) Alma grew up in our church. Her grandfather was one of the founders. The church bore his last name. She seldom missed a service. Tragically, in spite of her exposure to the gospel she had never been saved. I prayed for her often. I visited her regularly. Numerous times I explained the