Phariseeism: A Paradigm of Narcissism Part One According to Greek mythology Narcissus was a very handsome young man who while on a hunting trip in the woods saw his reflection in a pool and fell in love with it. He stayed there staring about himself until he died of thirst. Read more…
The Healing Touch of Jesus Matthew 9:18-34 In the Hindu religion with its caste system, those who are often the neediest are the one who are called the Untouchables. Jesus often touched those whom He healed. He could heal at a distance without ever even seeing the recipient of His Read more…
What is a New Testament Church? What is this church? What is the Forum Terrace Church of Christ? Is it a cult? Is it just one of many denominational churches in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex? Is it the church you read about in the New Testament? Paul wrote to the Read more…
Ananias and Sapphira Part Two: Acts 5:9-14 Ananias paid for his lies and theft with his life. He fell dead just as he had laid part of the funds at the feet of the apostles. As was the custom of the time, his body was immediately removed and buried that same Read more…
Ananias and Sapphira Part One: Acts 5:1-8 “If I am lying, I am dying” not only rhymes but is descriptive of the crime and punishment of a couple in the early church, Ananias and Sapphira. They plotted together to sell land and give only a portion to the church. They Read more…
Treasure in Heaven Years ago, while a young preacher in the panhandle of Florida near Destin we enjoyed lots of Christian visitors coming down from Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia to vacation the snow-white beaches. They were so white that in January we would go down to the dunes near the Read more…