Convictions of Honor
Veritas, Integritas, Fidelitas
Throughout my lifetime it seems that the church has been embroiled in a constant battle with error within its own borders as men with an allegiance to something other than…
Read MoreIf you struggle with anger, you are not alone. Most people must work diligently for a lifetime to keep themselves under control. However, people often get confused about what makes…
Read MoreUnity, whether in the brotherhood or the local congregation, remains an ever elusive goal. Whether in times of hardship and heartache or times of prosperity and promise, a variety of…
Read MoreDavid was on the run. Absalom’s political conspiracy against his father had reached the level of a full-fledged coup de tat, winning the hearts of much of Israel through promises…
Read MoreEvery Christian—at some time in his life—will face opposition from the ungodly (2 Tim. 3:12). It may raise its head due to some religious error. It may appear in the…
Read MoreChristians take it for granted that Jesus is the Son of God. It is, after all, a cornerstone of their faith and the foundation of their confession (Matt. 16:16; Jn.…
Read MorePeople do not value meditation enough today. We all seem to be in such a hurry to get to the next thing on our to-do list that we spend very…
Read MoreThe leadership and determination of Nehemiah affected the leaders of the people greatly. For his message and example did not produce simply a change of heart, but a change of…
Read MoreWe have now been at Granbury Street for twelve years. That means that the upcoming high school graduates were in kindergarten when I arrived. Throughout that time period, we have…
Read MoreNehemiah had just heard some dreadful news about his homeland. It hurt him so deeply that he could not hide his sadness (Neh. 2:1-2). He knew he had to do…
Read MoreUnfortunately, we are used to hearing a lot of bad news nowadays. Whether you watch television, listen to radio, browse the internet, or just talk with friends, you will hear—sooner…
Read MoreFew sorrows can match the heartache of knowing someone you care for is lost in sin. Christians can agonize over the proper way to deal with it, often coming up…
Read MoreGetting Things Done is the name (GTD for short) of a popular time management method based on a book of the same name written by David Allen. This book, and…
Read MoreHave you noticed how much sin dominates the headlines today? Have you noticed how it is never called sin? Whether you turn to a news channel to hear the latest…
Read MoreThe Man Ezra
The book of Ezra records the early struggles of the Jews following the end of their captivity in Babylon. The early chapters concentrate on their efforts to rebuild the temple…
Read MoreA Revitalized Heart
After the Jews had spent seventy years in Babylon, their release from captivity by the hand of Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, lifted their spirits and gave them opportunity…
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