Tag Archives: bible

Are You Connected?

Posted ago by David Maxson

We are “members of one another” (Romans 12:5). If you are not in regular contact with other members of the body you are in serious danger. Are you connected?

How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It!

Posted ago by David Maxson

The results of reading the Bible cannot be overestimated: “Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:11). There’s nothing irrelevant about the Bible. It has vital information. It contains the words of life! It is by the Bible that we will be judged (Revelation 20:12)! Keep this in mind and Bible study will never be boring again!

The Resurrection of Jesus

Posted ago by David Maxson

Taken together, there are three facts that make a powerful case as evidence of the resurrection. These truths create a strongly woven three-chord rope that cannot be broken.

Is it reasonable to believe in the resurrection?

You decide.

Better Caught Than Taught

Posted ago by David Maxson

There is a saying that evangelism is better caught than taught. How is that so? How do you catch it? Is it like a cold?

One Soul at a Time

Posted ago by David Maxson

Reaching the lost does not require that you be a great and powerful speaker to preach to the masses. Some of the best work you can do is simply showing love to others; caring for them; praying for them; serving them; and when the opportunity arises, talking with them about their soul. That’s what Jesus did. Jesus cared for individuals.

Faith of Our Fathers

Posted ago by David Maxson

Risking your life to worship God. Hmmm… Does this seem radical? It does to us but would it have seemed radical to those immortalized in Hebrews 11? Would it have seemed extreme to our spiritual forefathers who suffered the loss of everything for their faith?

Gridiron gods: How to Keep Football in its Proper Place

Posted ago by David Maxson

You know how football can take control of your heart and life. And while you’re excited about the season that’s about to kick off, it makes you just a bit nervous at the same time. Perhaps you vowed at the end of last season to not let football dominate your life again, but the negative feelings have worn off. The season is about to begin and you’re craving football now just as much as you ever have.

What do you do about it? Let me suggest a few preseason suggestions that could help.

Flabby Christians

Posted ago by David Maxson

Bible study is a gymnasium for the soul. The word translated discipline in our Bibles is actually where our word gymnasium comes from. Our souls need to be exercised just like our bodies do. God’s Word will get you into spiritual shape, but Bible study is not easy, nor is it always pleasant.

Fulfilling Your Role on the Team: Prayer Warriors

Posted ago by David Maxson

We read stories in our Bibles of when God’s people would go out to battle without Him. They, in their pride, thought they could get along just fine without Him. “How ridiculous,” we say, “those foolish Israelites never learned.” Yet we are no different. Read more…

Thoughts During an Election Year: Meditations on the Book of Acts

Posted ago by David Maxson

There is a certain amount of concern we should have about who occupies the White House next year, but if the “wrong man” is elected in November this should not cause despair in us. In the final analysis, all that really matters is that we are serving the “King of kings, and Lord of lords.” Read more…