One of our specific obligations in prayer is to pray for those in positions of civil authority. Paul makes this clear in his first letter to the young evangelist Timothy:
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are [...]
Pray for Those in Authority
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:51 am by Andy Sochor
Finding Purpose Amidst the Vanity of Life
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 1:26 am by Andy Sochor
As we deal with the regular trials and pressures of this life, it is not uncommon to have periods in which we are down and might struggle to see the value in our normal pursuits. The wise man articulated these feelings in the book of Ecclesiastes, opening with these words: “Vanity of vanities! All is [...]
“No Lack of Gain”
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:01 am by Andy Sochor
[This article was written by Bryan Dockens.]
“The virtuous wife” brings her husband “no lack of gain” (Proverbs 31:10-11).
While maintaining a reasonable effort to keep her husband attracted (Proverbs 5:19; Song of Songs 7:1-9), the woman of valor acknowledges the fleeting nature of outward glamour (Proverbs 31:30). Instead, she chooses to emphasize inward beauty (1st [...]
Wasting the Teenage Years
Posted on September 28, 2010 at 9:57 pm by Andy Sochor
The teenage years are an important time in one’s life. Therefore, we ought to think seriously about how these years are spent. How are parents to teach and encourage their teenage children? What should children be pursuing in their teenage years?
I read a post from Jason Hardin that got me thinking along these lines. It [...]
Leaving an Inheritance to One’s Grandchildren
Posted on August 29, 2010 at 3:17 pm by Andy Sochor
The Proverb writer tells us, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous” (Proverbs 13:22). Here we are told here that one of the marks of a good man is that he leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren.
Of course, when we [...]
How Preachers Make a Living
Posted on July 28, 2010 at 1:19 am by Andy Sochor
One of the fundamental responsibilities of a man is to “provide for his own,” or else “he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5:8). Those who preach the gospel are certainly not exempt from this responsibility. But how is a preacher to make his living?
Paul explained to the brethren [...]
The Perils of a Strong National Government
Posted on March 25, 2010 at 2:06 am by Andy Sochor
The President just signed health care reform legislation that will greatly expand the power of the federal government. In this article, I do not intend to praise or condemn this new set of laws and regulations. This is not a political article at all. Instead, I want to use the Bible to address the potential [...]
