On September 11, 2010, the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, is planning on having a Koran-burning. Called the “International Burn a Koran Day,” this particular church has even put forward ten reasons why the Koran should be burned. As one might expect, condemnation for this scheduled event, and the attitude behind it, is READ MORE
Paul
Take Note of the Little Things
Endless are the times when the cares of the heart are many. That is why one helpful encouragement, found in Psalm 94:19, is so worthy of your attention. Read it carefully: When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul. Webster tells us that “consolation” has to do with comfort in READ MORE
When Ministry Wears You Down
It was a weary friend who appeared in my office the other day that got me thinking again about the wear and tear of ministry. Tired, she was; a bit spent. Perhaps not quite burnt out, but maybe not too far from that. “Matthew, what do I do?” was the question that wafted into the room READ MORE
Stupid Church
Those not knowing Jesus are facing eternal damnation, and what the church wants to do is bicker about a water bottle. At least this is the case in one congregation of which I lately became aware. Recently word started to spread there that the board wanted to oust the worship leader from his role and, READ MORE
The Hegai Principle
It is unlikely that Hegai will ever become a household name, and this is unfortunate. After all, this slave of King Xerxes’ court plays a significant role in the preservation of the people of Israel (though it is likely he never really understood this). The book of Esther introduces us to him by saying that READ MORE
Grace, Grace, God’s Grace
Etched across the ancient scroll that is Paul’s letter to the Galatian Christians is a reminder so vivid that it stops the reader dead in his tracks. Galatians 1:9 reads, “As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him READ MORE