Category Archives: Church

Why Can’t a Woman be a Pastor or a Deacon?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by russellmckinney

I realize that I’m not going to win any popularity contests with this one, but I feel led of the Lord to weigh in on the topics of women preachers and women deacons. In these days of social media, it … Continue reading →

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“Christian verses” Podcast: John 13:34

Posted on October 22, 2019 by russellmckinney

In John 13:34, Jesus says to His disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” Why did Jesus call that commandment new? And what … Continue reading →

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A Word About Church Work

Posted on October 9, 2019 by russellmckinney

A youth Sunday School teacher asked her students to use their Sunday afternoon to write a letter to God. The letters were then returned to her the following Sunday. One little boy wrote, “Dear God, we had a good time … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Posted on August 18, 2019 by russellmckinney

The apostle Paul said, “I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some” (H.C.S.B.). Perhaps Paul had Jesus in mind when he wrote those words because Jesus certainly modeled that incredible adaptability in his … Continue reading →

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Are All the Spiritual Gifts Still Given?

Posted on August 10, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “Spiritual Gifts” (post #3) Does God still impart all 20 of the spiritual gifts that are named in the Bible Unfortunately, the answer you get depends upon whom you ask. As for me, my answer is no. And in … Continue reading →

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When False Teeth Become a Problem

Posted on July 27, 2019 by russellmckinney

but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16, N.K.J.V.) In his booklet How to Kill a Church Without Really … Continue reading →

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Church Attendance Decline

Posted on July 12, 2019 by russellmckinney

A school teacher told her students to bring an item that represented their religious faith. The little Jewish boy brought a menorah. The little Catholic boy brought a crucifix. The little Baptist boy brought a casserole. Speaking as a Baptist … Continue reading →

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Ichabod

Posted on July 1, 2019 by russellmckinney

Ichabod is an odd name. When you mention it the average person’s mind goes to Ichabod Crane, the schoolmaster character in Washington Irving’s famous short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Students of the Bible, however, know that the name … Continue reading →

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Letting Jesus Use You

Posted on May 22, 2019 by russellmckinney

A little girl was prepped and ready for a dangerous operation that could potentially end in her death. In his efforts to comfort her the surgeon said, “Before we can make you well we must first put you to sleep.” … Continue reading →

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The Jonah Path

Posted on May 18, 2019 by russellmckinney

Question: “What is the Bible’s only book that ends with a question?” Answer: “Jonah.” Jonah 4:11 closes the book by way of God asking the prophet Jonah: “And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more … Continue reading →

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