THE PREACHER OF TITLE By Ken Blue “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.” I have observed some repulsive and disgusting behavior in my time, but none is as revolting as the preacher who fancies himself important because of station or position. Some men are intoxicated with their title. They think themselves infallible […]
THE WATER BOTTLE
By Ken Blue It is human to adopt the actions and habits of others; especially when we hold these people in admiration. Not that these practices are wrong, but they are amusing to say the least. Dr. Jack Hyles was plagued with a constant cough when he preached. Preacher boys who followed him unconsciously adopted […]
FLUFF IS NOT ENOUGH
FLUFF DOES NOT EDIFY By Ken Blue “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” Titus 1:9. The man who knows the least, usually, talks the most and the loudest. This is a cover-up for his insecurity […]
WHY SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER LIVE FOR GOD
THE REACTION OF PEOPLE TO THE GOSPEL By Ken Blue “And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they […]
THE SONG AND THE SERMON
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SONG SERVICE By Ken Blue Perhaps the best example of “the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing,” is in the lack of coordination between the Pastor’s sermon and the music director’s selection of songs. Seldom do these two connect the music with the message. I have watched […]