The psalmist exhorted, “Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it” (Psa 34.14). But this wasn’t the last time this was recorded in God’s word, for Peter quoted it in his first epistle: “Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it” (1 Pet. 3.11). The Christian must make every effort to live life and to use the abilities God has provided for godly purposes. What are we doing with our lives and the opportunities afforded us? It kind of reminds me of my computer keyboard that I use almost […]

The apostle Paul shared his own personal experience in order to teach a lesson about contentment. He wrote, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content” (Phil. 4.11). How’s your day going? Just imagine being yelled at early in the morning, being talked down to, or perhaps bullied, at the beginning of your day. Can you now imagine just how these types of behavior might impact the rest of your day? Just imagine not feeling loved. Imagine seldom experiencing acts of kindness. Can you now imagine how your life, in […]

As we all know, the elections are a painful, extended, and frustrating ordeal. It seems as though they last longer and grow more painful each and every year. As I walked into the church building on the Wednesday after the elections, I noticed a despondent mood in the air and a general feeling of discouragement. The results of the political race and the subsequent headlines of the day were disheartening. This election determined an unfortunate course that our country will take concerning many matters, most notably, religion and morality. As a result, many were feeling defeated. But as our singing […]