Andy 
Last Thursday I posted an article discussing how we can and should properly use the Bible as a guide to directing the affairs of civil government today. Today’s installment deals with three reasons why we should pay more attention to the guidance of the Bible when setting the direction for our nation in moral and … Read more…
I would imagine this question is one of the most hotly debated issues in our nation today. Those in opposition to it assume that the case should be closed without any further discussion. The rest of us believe it is a conversation we should continue to be having because we have continued to get it … Read more…
In Philippians 2:7-8 Paul wrote of Jesus that He “took upon him the form of a servant…and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” When Jesus came to earth He displayed an unmatched willingness to serve. As God He deserved to … Read more…
At some point in our lives we all inadvertently say or do things that offend others. Likely a scenario played out one way in our heads but when it was actually did it the response was anything but what we expected. In those times we issue an apology likely coupled with the words, “I meant … Read more…
It was a natural development I guess. The way our culture has been evolving over time with more and more concern being placed on personal perception it was inevitable. “What is it?” you ask. It is no longer cool to be a Christian. Now let me narrow my statement. People in the world still find … Read more…
The things I do not understand in this world could very possibly fill the Grand Canyon to capacity (while others would likely say they would cause it to overflow!). I do not even attempt to claim I have a grasp on many matters of culture, entertainment, fashion, finance, politics, etc. But my ignorance in those … Read more…
I want to say from the outset I am not for doing things a particular way just because that’s the way they’ve always been done. No, I’m not talking about matters that pertain to the Bible, like worship. We don’t worship a particular way just because that’s how we’ve always worshipped. We worship a particular … Read more…
The last several months Kristy has been taking Kenadie to the weekly story hour at our public library. And while I have been with them to other activities I had been able to avoid the conglomeration of kids at story hour…until this past Tuesday. You see, this past Tuesday Kristy was working up at the … Read more…
Yesterday was not a terribly irregular day at Phillips Street. Our morning Bible classes and worship hours went as normal. We did have a couple of afternoon activities – a workday for our VBS teachers and a meeting with the men to discuss a new ministry opportunity. Our evening service was quite typical – but … Read more…
Six weeks ago we began a study of the valuable contribution that young people can and are making to the cause of New Testament Christianity and how we as adults should respond to their efforts. Today is post number seven. “Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the … Read more…