Is there a remedy for the discouragement that one can feel when staying aware of all the negativity that is put forth as news every day? Is there a pill that can relieve the stress and gloom that can settle in one’s mind? Perhaps there are drugs available that can cloud the mind and numb…

How important are relationships within the Body of Christ? This question is prompted by the state of affairs in what we broadly refer to as “the world.” The world is a generic term for planet earth and all life on it, including human civilization. We use it generally to address our environment. Currently, much press…

level”:4} –> Myth There is a bill that just went into effect in Canada last week that is being called a “conversion therapy ban”. Its focus is on traditional biblical sexuality, which is now being labeled as a myth – a false idea. According to civil law, anyone found counseling any person in biblical sexuality…

Cultural Relativism As ethical and cultural attitudes change, it is difficult to keep up with the terminology used to label the shifts. We have become accustomed to what is labelled “multiculturalism”, as it has impacted our societies. This is where a different cultural or ethnic group maintain their culture while existing in a dominant culture.…

Great Things Someone once said, “True worth is doing each day some little good, not dreaming of great things to do by and by.” How true it is! We might think that the “great things”, that we can conjure up in our own minds and turn our focus to, will make us stand out and…

Keep the Big Picture World events, if viewed in isolation, can produce myopic vision which concentrates on issues and perceived causes. It is easy to get caught up in these causes and to look for solutions in the here and now. The year 2022 is shaping up in a way that will provide plenty of…

The Day of One’s Death Few things in life can rival the birth of a child. It is an occasion of great joy for what the future might hold for that precious life. What will he or she look like as the years go by and even more intriguing, is what will this tiny infant…

Maturity Every day we read or hear about troubling events involving actions that don’t seem to make much sense. Adult people doing things that defy understanding. One is inclined to ask, “What were they thinking?” And what they were thinking seems to be the issue. The level of mature thought is slipping and the ability…

In building and maintaining relationships, face to face time is important. The recent get-together of the Council and Committee was therefore important. Although we have weekly video meetings, time spent together over several days is valuable. Although Mike McKinney was unable to attend any meetings, we were able to visit with him in his home.…

Conference There will not be a regular Perspective this week as the ministers are in transit to Southern California for a conference. The get together was originally scheduled to be held in Dallas but Covid made it difficult for some to travel there so we moved it for the sake of convenience. It was also…

Weekly Perspective – November 26, 2021 We live in a very politically-charged world. That is obviously a very broad statement, so let’s narrow it down a little. The word “political” has many meanings, most of which relate to parties or groups involved in seeking or maintaining civil, governmental power. However, the word has another meaning…

True Citizenship As we focus on thankfulness and the many blessings God has provided, we should not lose the perspective of the rich spiritual blessings which flow from God. It is a good time to reflect on the great truth God has shared with His people. God informs us that our citizenship is not of…

Thankfulness We are less than two weeks from a major national holiday here in the United States – Thanksgiving. This day has a long history and evolution. Today it has settled into a more secular observance with emphasis on “a day to gather with loved ones, celebrate, give thanks for many blessings and, of course,…