Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”) (Acts 4:36, NIV). Joseph, also called Barnabas, is a prominent person in the Bible. He is mentioned at least 15 times in the New Testament, and in Acts 4, we learn that the apostles had nicknamed him “son of encouragement.” Name …
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith (Hebrews 13:7, ESV). As a senior pastor for 49 years, I enjoyed getting up in the morning and going to work. I had the privilege of working with other pastors that enjoyed their job …
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29). Most of those reading Interruptions listen to sermons. Lots of them. We begin to believe that we are experts on sermons. And then we …
Train up children in the way they should go; even when they are old they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6, NASB1995). Recently I noticed one of my granddaughters had a blue hand. This wasn’t a surprise since she previously had a yellow hand, a red face, and purple feet. She loves magic markers …
I take vitamins. My list includes Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and a multi-vitamin. I take other supplements including Cranberry, Elderberry, Saw Palmetto, Red Yeast Rice, CQ10, and recently, a Beet mixture for a morning smoothie. My wife looks at me weirdly when I use both hands to get all my supplements into my mouth. She …
His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law, he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:1-2 I was a young Christian. I made a mistake. It wasn’t a …
Saints… Hebrews 10:25 says: “… encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Let’s encourage one another as the day draws near. Encouragement destroys discouragement! The Coronavirus is ugly: The virus also has a layer of fat around it which makes it vulnerable to soap. That is why the medical professionals say the …
Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 (NASB) The first Interruption was written March 19, 2020. My goal is to interrupt your life, your lethargy, and perhaps your breakfast. But please, never …