Episode 72: A Child Can Walk with God
Perhaps we underestimate the potential for a child’s walk with God. A child can develop a vibrant relationship with God, read, learn from and obey the Bible, worship God, pray and receive answers, know the will of God and do it, and he can…
Episode 71: Children in the Worship Service
It is very appropriate for children to participate in the worship service of a church, singing the songs, hearing the preaching and responding to God with the rest of us. Join Pastor Thomas Overmiller to consider what the Bible teaches about…
Episode 70: Teaching Like Jesus
Since every Christian is a teacher, every Christian should learn to teach Bible truth effectively (Matt. 28:19-20). And since Jesus was a teacher from God (John 3:2), we should give serious attention to His teaching methods, as well as His…
God Ordained Disaster
Here's a thought-provoking question, submitted to me recently:
What does it mean when the Bible it says that "God does evil"? This seems to occur more in the context of God judging Israel's sin (e.g. Ezekiel 6:10). Is this another figure…
A Child Can Walk with God
Perhaps we underestimate the potential for a child's walk with God.
A child can be born again (Matt. 18:3). (I was born again at 2 years old.) A child can choose to be baptized. And any such child can walk with God.
He can develop a meaningful,…
Children in the Worship Service
Sometimes people ask me why we include children in our Sunday morning worship service, rather than send them to a separate program. The reason is a biblical one. It appears that children participated in the corporate worship of the churches…
Teaching that Connects
Since every Christian is a teacher, every Christian should learn to teach Bible truth effectively (Matt. 28:19-20). And since Jesus was a teacher from God (John 3:2), we should give serious attention to His teaching methods, as well as His…
Battle Ready Radio - Teen Retreat Audio Preview
I am looking forward to the upcoming teen retreat with Evangelist Bobby Bosler, focused on the theme, "A Chosen Generation" (1 Peter 2:9). On the road trip to the campground, we will be able to prepare our hearts by listening to this special…
Wisdom from Above
In a previous post, we considered what James teaches about bad wisdom, or "wisdom from below." In this post we will take a look at good wisdom, or "wisdom from above."
A Boutonniere of Peace
England’s William Gladstone is not only recognized…
Wisdom from Below
There is a lot of talking that passes for wisdom. There are a lot of people today that people consider to be knowledgeable and skillful. And yet, when you consider true wisdom – the wisdom that God encourages and makes possible – all other…
