Tag Archives: obedience

The Therapeutic Level

Posted on May 27, 2014 by parklinscomb

In the world of medicine there is a term that is used of prescribed drugs, the “therapeutic level”. It means the amount of drug that must be present in the body to achieve the desired benefit. While it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament | Tagged backsliding, church, church attendance, discipleship, encouragement, Hebrews, judgment, love, madness, money, obedience, obedient, purpose, religion, salvation, sin disobedience, spiritual backsliding, spiritual health, spiritual strength, therapeutic level, wisdom, worship | 1 Comment

About Easter

Posted on April 22, 2014 by parklinscomb

If you’re not a regular church-goer, or just not an especially religious person, you might wonder what all the fuss is surrounding Easter. And even if you do come to church regularly you might sometimes wonder the same thing, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christianity, New Testament | Tagged afterlife, change, Christ, courage, evidences of Christianity, faith, fear, forgiveness, Gospel, grace, heaven, hope, Jesus, judgment, justice, meaning of life, Messiah, obedience, pattern, promises, purpose, religion, resurrection, sacrifice, spirit world, theology | Leave a comment

King Josiah of Judah

Posted on April 21, 2014 by parklinscomb

[This posting can also be found on another blog of mine, Bible 101, and is offered here as a sample of that series of posts, in case you’d like to follow that one, too.] I hope you had a blessed … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Old Testament | Tagged Assyria, Babylon, courage, Egypt, faith, faithfulness, Hilkiah, idols, Josiah, judgment, justice, Law, moses, Nebuchadneszzar, Necho, Neco, obedience, paganism, Passover, pattern, promises, prophecy, repentance, restoration, scroll, sin, sinfulness, Temple, worship | 1 Comment

Which Is It, Love or Fear?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by parklinscomb

Love and fear are often placed in opposition to each other in the realm of religion. They seem on the surface to be mutually exclusive, when it comes to discipleship and service to the Lord. The clear preference is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Parenting | Tagged cheap, complacency, courage, discipleship, disobedience, drudgery, faith, faithfulness, fear, generosity, heaven, hope, judgment, justice, leadership, love, mercy, minimum, obedience, purpose, rote | 1 Comment

What if I Don’t Feel Like It?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by parklinscomb

There’s probably not a parent in the world who hasn’t heard that one. There’s probably not a person in the world who hasn’t personally asked it. And although it is used in every situation imaginable, I would dare say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament, Parenting | Tagged actions, change, deeds, emotions, enable, feelings, involvement, just do it, laziness, love, obedience, overcome, work | 2 Comments

A New Year—A New Set of Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2014 by parklinscomb

Well, Happy New Year! I trust that things have gotten off on the right foot for you—so far. While we’re thinking about new starts, new years, new beginnings, let me once again nudge you about a new blog I’ve started … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Leadership, Christianity | Tagged Christ, courage, faithfulness, habits, hope, improvement, new years resolutions, obedience, resolutions, righteousness, wisdom | 1 Comment

Authentic Humility

Posted on December 6, 2013 by parklinscomb

Humility is a sneered-at word. Who wants to be humble? It is equated with weakness, being a victim, and impotency. Pride, on the other hand, is envied, vaunted, and promoted. Why? Possibly because we’ve often misunderstood what humility is. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament, Parenting | Tagged Christ, church, courage, disciples of jesus, faith, generosity, Gospel, grace, hope, humility, judgment, love, meaning of life, mercy, Messiah, obedience, pattern, religion, sacrifice, salvation, sin, theology, wisdom | Leave a comment

David’s Advice for Building a House for God

Posted on November 13, 2013 by parklinscomb

1 Chronicles 28:9, 10 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament, Old Testament | Tagged Christ, church, courage, discipleship, distractions, divided loyalties, evangelism, faith, faithfulness, fear, Gospel, grace, hope, judgment, knowing the Lord, love, meaning of life, obedience, pattern, prayer, pride, purpose, religion, salvation, Temple, unity | Leave a comment

A Ruined Trip

Posted on November 8, 2013 by parklinscomb

Mark 15:21 “They *pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross.” Jews were supposed to attend three feasts in Jerusalem yearly. For those living in Palestine … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament | Tagged baptism, carrying the cross, Christ, church, conversion, courage, cross, crucifixion, disappointment, discipleship, faith, faithfulness, Gospel, grace, hardship, hope, Jerusalem, meaning of life, obedience, Passover, persecution, prayer, providence, suffering, trial, trouble, wisdom | Leave a comment

Just Say…Jesus

Posted on October 24, 2013 by parklinscomb

Former first lady, Nancy reagan, in her efforts to stop drug usage among young people was asked what to say to kids to help them to stay away from them. Her response was to tell them to “Just say no!” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, New Testament | Tagged burdens, Christ, courage, drugs, eternity, faith, forgiveness, grace, guilt, heaven, hope, Jesus, Just say no, knowledge, life, love, meaning of life, obedience, purpose, religion, repentance, salvation, truth, willpower, wisdom | Leave a comment