The Bible in Theology and Preaching

The Bible in Theology and Preaching was written by Donald K. McKim with the purpose of discussing the various theological positions in contemporary society, and how those schools of thought view the Scriptures. Each chapter undertakes to discuss a particular school of thought in such a way as to bring to light the questions of …

Every Day, Let God Say Something to You

Read Psalm 19 … Perhaps at some time in your life you stopped to admire a sunset – all the wonderful colors glossing into a farewell for the day; Venus begins shining brightly in the evening sky, almost calling to the other lesser lights. Or perhaps there was a time when you stood at the …

Who Moved My Pulpit

            In the book Who Moved My Pulpit, Thomas S. Rainer has produced nothing short of a manual for the average church leader (Pastor/Minister/Elder/Staff/Lay Member) to begin a new work, project, or change in a methodical and successful manner. The book highlights eight steps by which, when employed, will help build the backing for a …

Every Day, Say Something to God

Read 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 … How and why people communicate has been the subject of any number of studies. What is effective communication and how is achieved? What are the best techniques for and principles of effective communication? In what ways can effective communication be beneficial? All these thoughts – and their answers – speak …

The Voice of Joy

Read Jeremiah 33:10-11 … Singing has been around for a very long time. Perhaps singing developed as a natural extension of a person’s verbal expression, or maybe it became a cultivated talent specifically designed to convey a certain thought or intent. Either way, singing has become so deeply enmeshed in the ways of mankind in …

Communion

Read 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 …  Typically, historically, there have been only two physical practices recognized as having a specific relation to the life of the church. The first is baptism – which is a part of the beginnings of a person’s life and relationship to the whole of what it means to be part of …