One Sunday morning our Pastor Dan requested that we greet our pew neighbors by saying, “I bless you in the name of the Lord.” He then suggested we might want to consider doing the same outside of the sanctuary. For… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
The Grace and Thinking by Which I Stand
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If we’re honest with ourselves, especially as it pertains to our maturity as a child of God, we have to admit that we don’t start out our walk with the LORD with an established, concrete… Read More ›
SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part Two)
Today we are going to look at some examples from the Bible of people who encountered thin places. Please take a moment to read Part One from last week if you have not already done so because today’s blog will… Read More ›
The Church of Cheap Thrills
By Dr. Donald Whitchard In my last column, I expressed a growing frustration concerning the effectiveness of what I have no doubt many men called of God have experienced. For some reason, they are too afraid to be honest and… Read More ›
Be Careful What You Believe
By Rob Pue The book of Daniel speaks of the end times, when, as we read in Chapter 12, verse 4, “many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased.” I don’t think there is any question that… Read More ›
STRESSED… But Not Stressed Out!
There are times when life is stressful. It is not a question of if but when tension will find us because stressful situations are a part of life. They are unavoidable. 1 Peter 4:12 tells us, “Not to be surprised… Read More ›
SAY WHAT?—THE THIN PLACES? (Part One)
There is an ancient Celtic saying that beautifully introduces this terminology of thin places. “Heaven and earth are only three feet apart but in thin places that distance is even shorter.” This expression and concept has origins in Celtic Christian… Read More ›
He is Risen!
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
EASTER SPECIAL: How Jesus Might Look Back at the Cross
by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›
WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO
I am sharing a potpourri of thoughts regarding our daily work and responsibilities—whatever form that might take. The word “work” encompasses many descriptions. Your work can be as a volunteer, a stay-at-home momma or daddy, a job that requires your… Read More ›
DO YOU THINK YOU COULD JUST STAND STILL FOR A MINUTE?
If you are a parent I know you have said this to your offspring on more than one occasion. You are trying to comb their hair or fasten a button or help pull a shirt over their head or a… Read More ›
Battle Scars
By Rob Pue As we endure life in this world, walking by faith and not by sight, walking in the Spirit of God and not in the flesh, seeking to serve the Lord and His Kingdom, doing that which He… Read More ›
Outside the Four Walls
By Rob Pue I attend a lot of Christian Ministry Conferences — and I also organize and host at least one large event each year. For the past several years, I have put together TWO large Conferences each year. When I… Read More ›
Now This Is Confidence
I am a firm believer that taking time each day to find a joyful moment nourishes the soul. One such source is a furry friend that frequently keeps me company when I am sitting at my desk writing. As it… Read More ›
REALLY GOD—YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT??
Genesis 6 – 9 recounts a happening we all are extremely familiar with—Noah building the ark. As this narrative is 3 chapters long I am giving a quick synopsis. Chapter 6 speaks of the wickedness of the people, God’s displeasure… Read More ›
A Report on My Progress and Other Subjects
By Dr. Donald Whitchard After some time away from the computer and reporting on the topic of biblical manhood as expressed by our Lord Jesus, I’d like to say to the readers who have been keeping up with me… Read More ›
Would You Recognize Him If You Saw Him?
“Days pass and years vanish, and we walk sightless among miracles. Lord, fill our eyes with seeing and our minds with knowing; let there be moments when Your Presence, like lightning, illumines the darkness in which we walk. Help us… Read More ›
AND THERE IT WAS ALL THE TIME
Have you ever been so familiar with a portion of Scripture that it just rolls off your tongue like blackstrap molasses—a verse that you perhaps have gravitated to for years and you can quote it verbatim? But then one day… Read More ›
YOU INTEND TO DO WHAT???
Today we are going to visit together about an episode in the life of David—one I am sure you all are very familiar with—his encounter with Goliath. Hopefully you will gain some new insights into this story that will strengthen… Read More ›
Shame
Man’s first transgression came from a desire to be something other than what God created us to be. Adam and Eve wanted to be more than human. Shame was birthed out of this original sin. The Oxford dictionary defines shame… Read More ›
HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE
This is a well known phrase—holding on for dear life—but the following Scripture sheds entirely new light on these words—here is clarified meaning in black and white. This passage always has significance but especially so when our life capsizes and… Read More ›
SELF CONTROL (The Gift)
ll Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity—of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear—but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well balanced mind and… Read More ›
Jellyfish Christianity
Jellyfish are invertebrates; they don’t have a backbone. Nor do they have a brain or heart. They are 95% water. Sadly, there are many jellyfish Christians and theologians today. If we are not careful, we can subtly become one too…. Read More ›
More of a Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be, Part 3: The Issue of Temptation
If you have not read the first two parts to this series, you can find them here: More of A Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be More of a Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be, Part 2… Read More ›
DISCIPLINE (The Gift)
ll Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity—of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear—but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well balanced mind and… Read More ›
More of a Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be, Part 2
If you have not read part one yet, you can find it here: More of A Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be By Dr. Donald Whitchard Before I continue my series on true manliness as found in our… Read More ›
The Return of the King
Loved the Lord of the Rings – The Return of the KING!! “The eye of the enemy is moving – the end has come – Frodo moves closer to Mordor – It is time – give him the sword of… Read More ›
WELL BALANCED MIND (The Gift)
ll Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity—of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear—but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well balanced mind and… Read More ›
More of A Man than You’ll Ever Hope to Be
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Not too long ago, the Gillette razor company put out an advertisement that condemned what they called “toxic masculinity”, that is, men with their grills, oblivious to the plight of women, approving of ideas… Read More ›
The Hauntings
Haunting – It’s a strange word – these days we mainly think of something eerie – like spectres/ghosts taking over isolated, dilapidated and crumbling old houses. The Internet tells me that the word also has other meanings like poignant or… Read More ›