by Dr Delron Shirley | Feb 28, 2017 | Meditations
Several years ago, I had to make a car trip from northern Indiana to Indianapolis in the center of the state. As I drove down, I was listening to some teaching tapes that ended just about the time I reached the city. When I ejected the tapes, the car radio came on...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Feb 1, 2017 | Meditations
We can approach many of the motivational ideas in life — such as setting goals, making or setting standards, and accomplishing things for the kingdom of God — in somewhat of an academic attitude. We can say, “Yea, that’s the way it ought to be done. ...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Dec 28, 2016 | Meditations
Let’s take a new look at the parable of the unjust steward that we find recorded in Luke 16:1-13. And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him,...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Nov 28, 2016 | Meditations
In recent times, the parable of the sower has become almost exclusively associated with the principle of financial giving and receiving; however, I’d like to revisit that basic passage long enough to rethink some of its foundational truths. First of all, let’s notice...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Nov 1, 2016 | Meditations
We often say that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. We are reminded of taxes not only on April 15, but on every payday and every time we make a purchase. However, human mortality is one of those inevitable truths we wish to sweep under the...
by Dr Delron Shirley | Sep 28, 2016 | Meditations
I suggested earlier that the crucifixion ordeal actually began the prior night as Jesus agonized in the Garden of Gethsemane. Let’s take one further step backwards so that we can more fully comprehend what really transpired at the cross. I hate to commit to paper and...