Posts from February 2024

[This was written in 2005, while Tom was engaged in missionary work in India] This past week has been a week of festivity in honor of the Hindu God. Worship services to that idol occur daily, extending into the late hours of the night during this week long festivity. It is sad to see such devotion to a false god. In contrast it is rewarding to see those who hear the truth and turn away from that false system of…

Accommodations: Arrangements for accommodations must be made in advance (John 14:2). Passports: Persons seeking entry will not be permitted entry without having proper credentials and having their names registered with the ruling Authority (Revelation 21:27). Departure Time: The exact date of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised to be prepared to leave on short notice (Acts 1:7; 1 Corinthians 15:52). Tickets: Your ticket was purchased by a Friend named Jesus. It should be claimed by learning the gospel,…

A Washington Post article from February 9, 2016 reads, “Assault with a deadly weapon: Florida man charged with throwing alligator into Wendy’s.” If you are not yet familiar, let me introduce you to Florida Man. No, I’m not talking about myself. I’m referring to the phrase that seems to continuously pop up in news articles every other week. Each time you hear the phrase, “Florida man,” you know you are in for a story that is crazier than the last.…

A weary man trudged through the snow and ice to ring a doorbell. The man answering it responded with, “Why in the world are you out in this terrible weather trying to sell brushes?” The salesman replied, “Sir, my family must eat!” A person will do almost anything if he is motivated. Whether it’s selling brushes in the snow; climbing a mountain; lifting a car off a loved one; or obeying the commands of God, motivation is a prime mover.…

To the apostles Christ said: “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me” (Matthew 10:40). Luke 10:16 puts it this way: “He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you dispiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.” God the Father sent Christ and, the Father and Christ sent the Holy Spirit, who gave the word to the apostles. Since the apostles were Christ’s personal representatives…