With Jim Humphrey’s resignation from the eldership last Sunday, I wanted to take a moment to express a few things about him and Alice that I so appreciate. We’re thankful that they will continue to serve alongside us at Cumberland Trace, but God tells us to show honor to whom is due (Rom. 13:7). They are undoubtedly worthy. Hospitable, opening their home to many. Humble, never promoting their obvious talent, intelligence, and success, choosing rather to focus on others. United,…

I was 16, an average high school junior in 1964. I did not have the $17 it cost, so I asked for and received an advance from my boss, the Christian owner of an office supply store. I made $.70 an hour and I worked an unpaid 25 hours to repay the advance. But, like all my classmates, I wanted a senior class ring. I wore the ring routinely until it was unwise to do so in a later job:…

President Donald Trump made this statement in the midst of his address to the joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on the evening of March 4th. In its context, the president was asking congress to pass a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex change operations in children. While I heartily agree with his appeal and his assessment, I hope it might help open doors of opportunity for Christians to talk to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and fellow students…

The Bible emphasizes the importance of hearing and listening to the word of God. Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). While we can imagine ourselves captivated by Jesus’ teachings in person, many of us struggle to listen attentively to modern-day sermons. Unlike other forms of media, sermons require focused, uninterrupted attention for thirty to forty minutes Afterall, the message we are hearing is the most important one in the world (1 Corinthians 1:18-25). So, how should…