Victor Williams Born on February 16, 1925 in England Entered into Eternal Rest on April 20, 2018 in Dallas Many class members and others had been praying for Vic Williams who died in 2018 and was promoted to glory. I was privileged to do Vic’s burial and memorial service in Dallas. Vic and Sue were valued members of our Adult …
Serving Christ in Our Work (Part 3)
Used in “Leadership” class at Belhaven University, prison work, and counseling. This fits well with our six weeks of prison classes on “A Man and His Work.” Care for others. Watch over them willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to …
Serving Christ in Our Work (Part 2)
From my “Leadership” class at Belhaven University (Houston), prison work, and counseling. It fits well with our six weeks of prison classes on “A Man and His Work” and Adult Sunday School class on “Christ and the Proverbs.” God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His …
Serving Christ in Our Work (Part 1)
From “Leadership” class at Belhaven University, prison work, and counseling. It fits well with our six weeks of prison classes on “A Man and His Work” and Adult Sunday School class on “Christ and the Proverbs.” Jesus says: The greatest among you will be your servant….God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have …
Come and Take It Flag Reminds Me of Christ
Christ says: I give [my followers] eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one. (John 10:28-30) From “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Used …
The Strife Is Over, the Battle Done
O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 15:55-57) From “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Used counseling and prison work. An Old Latin Hymn …
All My Life Is Portioned Out for Me
My times are in Your hand….I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. (Psalm 31:15; Philippians 4:11) Anna Waring Anna L. Waring (1823-1910) was a Welsh poet and hymn-writer. In her writings, she expressed deep love for and trust in Christ People praised Anna’s inner, unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in …
God Be With You
Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. (1 Cor 15:20-22) Years ago, Irish writer and scholar, C. S. Lewis (1898–1963), …
Idols of the Heart (Part 2)
You shall have no other gods before me….Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (Exodus 20:3; 1 John 5:21) Last time, we introduced this topic. If you wish, read Idols of the Heart (Part 1) Review: What is An Idol? Remember, an idol (a pretend god) is not just a physical image we bow down to. Idolatry in biblical times involved …
Idols of the Heart (Part 1)
You shall have no other gods before me….Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (Exodus 20:3; 1 John 5:21) At Jester III Prison, we are teaching on “Authentic Manhood” as modeled by Jesus. This article builds on a recent class. I also used some of this material at Belhaven University, in other classes, and in pastoral counseling, mentoring, and disciple making. …