Jesus is the Good Shepherd and the supreme model for today’s ministers.

The God of the Bible uses the weak, the outcast and the sinful in his work.

Some responsibilities are too great for us to “wiggle out.”

Congregational surveys sometimes are helpful and sometimes less so.

Platform people sometimes make mistakes, but can also learn from them.

The reality of death can make us feel alone and abandoned, but scripture assures otherwise.

The church receives offerings and must be careful to use them to advance the gospel and to help others.

The presidential assassination on Friday reminds us of another terrible Friday at Golgotha.

Preparation for Sunday worship must involve sufficient rest beforehand.

Pastors seek God’s leadership in their preaching ministry, but differ on how to practically do this.

Worship must always include a willingness to hear the truth and seek change in our lives.

Scripture warns about seeking the praise of men as chief goal in life.

In a world of sadness, we sometimes see the good hand of God.

The God we serve offers to take whatever ugliness we have in our hearts and to set us on a better path.

Scripture says we will all give a full accounting to our Creator at the end of the age.

Sometimes church members must compromise on non-moral issues to find a way forward.

Solomon said pride is among the sins God hates.

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Scripture is clear that Christians must pray for government leaders.

The new year is a time for reflection and rededication.