Preacher’s Corner

Providence

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Comparing Translations

by Joe Hickman The matter of Bible translations or versions can be “tricky.” There is no “inspired” (or “God-breathed) translation available. Nor is there a Divinely “authorized” version. Some translations have been made by careful study and close scrutiny by … More →

Things That Hinder Us

by Joe Hickman “You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? (Galatians 5:7 NKJV)  In their case, some of the Christians from Galatia were hindered from obeying the truth by some person or persons, likely Judaizing teachers according … More →

God’s Longsuffering

by Joe Hickman

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (II Peter 3:9) In the context of this verse, … More →

Knowledge Worth Pursuing

by Joe Hickman

Summer’s days grow shorter and “Dog Days” bring the return of “School Days. The pursuit of knowledge resumes in earnest. It is sometimes said that “knowledge is power” (Hobbes), but power can be misused, and so can knowledge. Another writer … More →

Self Love: Good or Bad?

by Joe Hickman

“He that falls in love with himself, will have no rivals” (Benjamin Franklin). “Self-love” in the sense of “self-occupation” or “self-centeredness” tends to repulse people. We should avoid thinking of ourselves “more highly than we ought to think” (Romans 12:3). … More →

“No Tresspassing?”

by Joe Hickman

As a child I used to run all over the neighborhood with my buddies. We would cut through yards and alleyways, heading to some destination or to no destination at all. Occasionally we came upon a “NO TRESPASSING” sign. I … More →

Popularity

by Joe Hickman

The desire for approval can produce strange actions. Among teens, some mock others; those mocked may rebel or even become violent. But young people aren’t the only ones who long to be accepted. But how far should we go to … More →

Genuine Giving

by Joe Hickman

The story is told of a little boy who was about to be spanked. His father said, “This hurts me more than it hurts you,” to which the boy replied, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Whether … More →