In his book, The De-Valuing of America, former Secretary of Education, Bill Bennett, exposes the mediocre performance of American educational institutions and their inability to produce students who can compete world–wide. The reason he gives for the American educational decline is that many educators have forgotten the purpose for their school’s existence. Statistics show that […]

If you have not heard of it by now, you will very soon! I’m referring to PROMISE KEEPERS. It is a growing movement of men across the nation who gather together to encourage, challenge, and pray for each other to be men of integrity. We all know what “promise makers” are, and sadly so do […]

The first week of November 1994, a young mother named Susan Smith tugged on our nation’s heart when we learned that someone had forced her out of the car and kidnapped her two little boys still strapped in their car seats. Many of us were glued to the newspapers or news broadcasts to see if […]

The elections of November 8, 1994, who will forget them? They could be the beginning of a new direction in the governing and public life of the United States. Time will tell. They awakened many political leaders as to where many citizens want this country to go. All kinds of advice is now being given […]

How we love freedom! I’ve learned to appreciate my own freedom through voluntary preaching in a local county jail. Going to the jail, leading worship services, encouraging the inmates and preaching God’s Word is always a joy. However, I am also very thankful to be able to freely leave that jail when the services are […]

What is Gnosticism? A great question for a Bible study, seminary exam, or discussion with fellow ministers. I can remember studying about it in seminary, but I must confess I had a difficult time getting a handle on this heresy that plagued the early church. I read and heard how it had something to do […]