Across the Preacher’s Desk: What Do We See in Jesus?

November 12, 2026 - When we look at Jesus Christ, what do we see? In Jesus we see the marks of manhood. It has always been hard for Christians to hold on to the belief in the true manhood of Jesus. Yet, the words of Pilate, “Behold the Man!” can help us consider afresh the manhood of the Son of God.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Thank God For Reverse

November 5, 2026 - If you were to talk to my wife or daughter-in-law, you would soon hear that I am one of the best drivers around at missing a turn. Sometimes, we all do that, and when we do, we can back up. We can put the car in reverse.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Waiting For The Hearse

October 22, 2026 - In our world today, there are so many who care little or nothing for the things of God. There are so many who never think of being in the assembly when the saints of God have gathered. These are those we often speak of as “waiting for the hearse to take them to church”.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Do You Want A Better Preacher?

October 15, 2026 - I recently read a quote that said, “If a congregation wants a better preacher, it can get one by praying for the one it has.” I thought to myself, how true that is not just for preachers but for everyone. Often we complain about our families, friends, coworkers and neighbors.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: On Being Absent...

October 8, 2026 - When a Christian is absent from the worship assembly, there is cause for alarm. “Why? Whose business is it? It’s my life isn’t it?” says the absentee. “If I want to miss church, let me be, what does it hurt anyhow?”

Across The Preacher’s Desk: The Two Gates

October 1. 2026 - According to the teachings of Jesus, every person is going through one of two gates. Either they are choosing to enter the narrow gate and the narrow way or they are choosing the broad way which leads through the broad gate.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: The Cross In The Window

September 24, 2026 - Some years ago, I was walking through the mall and saw a display in the window of a Jewelry store. The display featured gold and silver crosses of various sizes, some with diamonds, some with birthstones and some plain.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: Does This Sound Familiar?

September 17, 2026 - The doorbell rings. Oh no! It’s some of the church folks coming to see why it’s been so long since I’ve attended church services. Yes, come in. Won’t you have a cup of coffee? We engage briefly in small talk.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: We Will Find Time To Die!

September 10, 2026 - As the story goes, a businessman was sitting at his desk. All around him were bills, letters and other evidence of the details of his business that he was totally absorbed in. The minister of the church entered, anxious to discuss the man’s soul. The businessman said, “I’m sorry.

Across the Preacher’s Desk: What Kind Of Light Are You?

August 27, 2026 - Out in the backyard not long ago, I saw some, as we always called them “lightning bugs.” Suddenly, in my mind, I was about five or six years old again and trying to catch them and put them in a jar.

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Submitted by Tim Perkins