Tag Archives: commitment

What If?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by parklinscomb

A couple of Sunday evenings ago our Bible class began a new study on 1 Peter. As we were discussing the general circumstances and purpose of this letter, we naturally started talking about the terrible persecution of Peter’s day under … Continue reading →

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The Marks of Commitment

Posted on December 9, 2017 by parklinscomb

I was reading a fortune cookie the other day: “Punctuality is a mark of commitment.” Now, I don’t take fortune cookie philosophy too seriously, but it did cause me wonder, “Is that true, and what are the marks of commitment?” … Continue reading →

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Certain About His Calling and Choosing You—Moral Excellence

Posted on April 1, 2016 by parklinscomb

For the last couple of posts we’ve been talking about our calling to salvation from the Lord. Certainly, God’s calling to eternal life is generous and inclusive of everyone, but as Jesus put it, (Matthew 22:14) “…many are called, but few … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Make the Lord a Priority?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by parklinscomb

Let’s make the Lord a priority this year. Have you heard this exhortation before? It’s a common point in many a new year’s sermon or—ahem—bulletin article. And it is a point upon which many a Christian would nod their heads … Continue reading →

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