Category Archives: 2025 Top Posts

(Note: As we’re winding down reblogging the top 10 most read posts of 2025, this 2018 post, written from Athens, Greece, ranked #2.  In fact, it has been ranked in the top 10 every year since it was published and ranks #2 all-time in terms of reader hits.)

Yesterday, as Norma Jean and I toured the National Museum of Archaeology in Athens and viewed the artifacts of the great thinkers and philosophers of Greece and Rome, it occurred to me that, despite their intellectual acumen, most did not truly know Jehovah God.

Yesterday’s post discussed Paul’s sermon, revealing to the Epicureans and Stoics “The Unknown God” as Jehovah God. Many mocked the apostle’s message. Regardless, God has revealed Himself to us. Continue reading →

(Note: We are down to the final 3 of our top 10 most-read posts of 2025.  This post, coming in at #3, was first published 10 years ago.  It ranks in the top 10 of over 4,100 posts in the past 13 years.  When you read it, you will see why this post resonates with so many people and continues to be read and shared.)

I watched them tearing a building down,
A gang of men in a busy town.
With a ho-heave-ho and lusty yell,
They swung a beam and a sidewall fell.

I asked the foreman, “Are these men skilled,
The men you’d hire if you had to build?” Continue reading →

(Note:  This post from March 2013 received the 4th most hits in 2025. In the past 12 years, there have been many changes in the lives of the two men mentioned.  In culture. In politics.  In law.  In morals and in marriage.  But one thing that hasn’t changed is the Bible.  On this Lord’s Day, remember that fact as you go to worship.)

Two men. Two views of the Bible.  One man is known worldwide.  The other man is unknown, except for a small circle of friends.  One man is bombastic and outspoken.  The other man is plainspoken and unpretentious. One man is on TV.  The other man watches TV.

Two men.  Bill O’Reilly.  Nathan Eve.  Continue reading →

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(Note: We’re halfway through reblogging the top 10 most-read posts of 2025.)  This October 2020 post comes in at #5)

Billy Sunday once said in a sermon that there are 256 names given for Jesus in the Bible. Then he added, “I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.”

This is significant because the Bible pays particular attention to names. Names speak to one’s character. Identity. Personality. And purpose in life.

The many names of Jesus remind us of His greatness. His majesty. His Deity. His ministry. His mission. And our relationship to Him. Continue reading →

(Note: We’re resuming our countdown of the 10 posts with the most hits in 2025, regardless of the year they were published.  Today’s post is a  March 2019 post that ranks #6.)

This morning, I was reading Jesus’ parable of The Good Samaritan in Luke 10.

This parable has been analyzed, allegorized, and sermonized, but not often enough actualized in our lives.

Good Samaritan has become synonymous with a charitable person who helps others, especially strangers. However, this feel-good story involves some elements that are not so nice. Continue reading →

(Note: While we take a holiday break from writing new blog posts, we’re reblogging the top 10 most-read posts in 2025.  This post was in the top 10 in 2019 and comes in at #8 this year. Year.  It still speaks to an important issue and offers Scriptural counsel regarding sexual relationships.)

Why is sex before marriage a sin?” asked Linda, one of our regular readers, in response to a recent post.

Linda added, “I can see how extramarital affairs, sex outside marriage, can be (sinful).” She further suggested the only dangers to sex before marriage might be “unwanted sexual diseases or an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy.” However, she opined that “thankfully, these days many people have access to safe birth control and condoms so they do not have to suffer heart-wrenching, punishing consequences.” Continue reading →

(Note: This week, we’re taking a holiday blogging break and reposting the top 10 most-read posts of 2025.   This post from April of 2017 garnered the 9th most hits.  It has a great story and an excellent application for all Christians.)

While writing yesterday’s post about ability, I came across this old parable by an unknown author entitled “Cracked Pots.” Those of us who are less than perfect can appreciate this piece and be encouraged by it.

A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. Continue reading →

(Note:  We’re taking a blogging break during the holidays.  We’re reposting the top 10-read posts of 2025.  Interestingly, all of these are from past years.  This post, coming in at #10, was published in February 2024.

For the past several weeks, I have been teaching a Wednesday night class on the book of Ecclesiastes.

The Preacher in Ecclesiastes searched for what is good in life. For true happiness. And ultimate satisfaction. He pursued pleasure. Possessions. Wealth. And wisdom. Yet, all of these were fleeting. And found wanting. Continue reading →