People are increasingly using the terms prosperity and flourishing. The English word prosperity often reflects several different Hebrew and Greek words. Unlike English, prosperity in the Bible seldom refers to financial success, but generally points to achieving growth, goodness, and prudence in life. Generally, such a state is the result of following God’s will. Individuals […]
Review of Renewal Through Restoration: An Uncommon Call to Christian Discipleship by Benny Tabalujan with contributions from Allan McNicol, Steve Wilson, and Evertt Ferguson (Glen Waverley, Australia: Klesis Press, 2021). 230 pages. Available on Amazon.com and at www.klesis.com.au. Review by Harold Shank After preaching for over fifty years, I’ve often wondered what one word would […]
Listen to Harold Shank speak about children at the Harbor: ShankHarold_ListenandMakeRoom.mp3 Watch The Story of Jesus: Listen and Make Room: Video Presentation at Memorial Road Church of Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGd82E4vHa0 Audio of Harold Shank on Listen and Make Room at Southside Church of Christ in Ft. Worth. https://www.sscofc.org/?s=harold+shank Who are the Deacons? Video Presentation by Harold […]
God uses all our gifts in remarkable ways. Yet we know that some have more lasting earthly influence than others. Printed materials are often read, taught and then discarded. A mission trip lasts for ten days and after the campaigners come back, their influence in the destination country begins to wane. On it goes. Clearly […]
Grandparents typically take great interest in their grandchildren. They shower newborns with clothes, furniture, gifts and they take pictures. They brag about the exploits of the young, go to every athletic event, and take pictures. They babysit, serve as chauffeurs, take them on trips, and they take pictures. I have a good friend named James […]
The task of passing on the faith cannot be restricted to the parents or the youth minister. The responsibility belongs to each of us.
Mark 8:22-25 BIBLE THOUGHT: “Then he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and saw everything clearly” Mark 8:25 RSV). As a child, I accidentally knocked my toy train onto the floor. It broke. I picked it up to take it to my father, because my dad could fix […]
Part V—Purpose Note: During my 32 years as a preacher, several times I did a series of sermons on “What I believe about….” Every time I did it, people responded positively. They appreciated the simple statements about what I believed about certain issues. This series of blogs continue that same concern. The Bible makes our […]
Part IV—The Lost Note: During my 32 years as a preacher, several times I did a series of sermons on “What I believe about….” Every time I did it, people responded positively. They appreciated the simple statements about what I believed about certain issues. This series of blogs continue that same concern. The Bible tells […]
Part III—The Lord’s Supper Note: During my 32 years as a preacher, several times I did a series of sermons on “What I believe about….” Every time I did it, people responded positively. They appreciated the simple statements about what I believed about certain issues. This series of blogs continue that same concern. The Bible […]