Bible Studies

As we have worked our way through 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s example shows us the importance of a spiritual mentor. Paul was, in a sense, a spiritual father to the Thessalonians. He shared the gospel with them, resulting in their... Continue Reading »

I don’t believe that God has given mountains the ability to think, act, or voluntarily make life difficult for hikers, but if He has, then there’s a mountain just outside of Cosby, Tenn., that has bested me several times.... Continue Reading »

A minister arrived at a scene where a terrible car wreck had just occurred. Before the ambulance had arrived, he got out of his car and walked to where the collision had taken place. After praying over the mangled... Continue Reading »

Giving a testimony is a common practice among Christians today to describe what Jesus Christ means personally to them. To give a testimony of salvation, a person tries to answer three key questions: What was your life like before... Continue Reading »

The Anglican bishop N.T. Wright is reputed to have said, “Wherever St. Paul went, there was a riot. Wherever I go, they serve tea.” Over the next several months, we are going to look at two books by one... Continue Reading »

A couple of years ago when I settled in my office area with my coworkers, one of the first items I brought was a picture of my wife to put on my desk. When I see that picture, I... Continue Reading »

I would love to say that preparing for church is a time my family spends in reverent reflection about the privilege of worshiping the living God. Alas, such is often not the case. Many of us have probably experienced... Continue Reading »

In the midst of the heartache and tragedy of the current pandemic, one can still see opportunities and blessings. Churches have the opportunity of showing an extremely divided society that people can find and have unity in Christ. Moreover,... Continue Reading »

What motivates us to worship God? What ought to motivate us to worship God? Those two questions are different, aren’t they? When I transitioned from local church ministry to Christian education after pastoring the same church for 11 years,... Continue Reading »

Reading through Psalms is like walking through a library. Chapters vary as much as books on a shelf. We have looked at several psalms that reflect moments or seasons of pain and discouragement. As we continue to look at... Continue Reading »

Variety fills our lives. Happiness, sadness, fatigue, gratitude, and disappointment fill the time between birth and death. It’s no coincidence that variety also fills the Psalms. We see psalms of praise, thanksgiving, wisdom, lamentation, and confession. The Book of... Continue Reading »

Some people have athletes, actors, or musicians they would love to meet. When I was 19, I had a favorite author I wanted to meet (Insert nerd jokes here.). He had come to Greenville to speak, and the hosts... Continue Reading »