Author Roy B. Zuck tells the story of how Lord Congleton of Dublin once devised a clever plan for teaching his tenants how faith secures forgiveness of sins, while unbelief shuts one out from the benefits of the Gospel.  Many who owed him several months’ rent were expecting severe action in the court.  Instead, he posted a notice promising remission of back dues to any who would meet him on a certain day before noon.  On the designated day, he sat in his office waiting their response.  They...

Years ago, comedian Bob Orben joked: At Halloween there was a knock on my door and it was someone from Congress saying, “Trick or treat!”              I said, “What’s the treat?”              He said, “Tax reform.”              “What’s the trick?”              He said, “I just told you!”              Many comedians joke about taxes.  After all, it’s something we all have to deal with.  In fact, taxation has been a touchy subject for a very long time.  In Mark 12:13-17, the Bible tells...

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month so I would like to dedicate this article to the men and women who have faithfully answered God’s call to preach the gospel.  Currently, there are more than 600,000 ministers serving in Christian churches in the United States.                   Comedian Jeff Foxworthy became famous several years ago with his “You might be a redneck if…” catch phrase.  That comedy routine catapulted him to stardom.              Authors/preachers Stan Toler & Mark...