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Articles from Sola 5 Pastors
#WorstYearEver
As we approach the end of another year, one trending topic on Twitter has been #WorstYearEver. No doubt, a good many people have reasons to think that 2016 was a particularly disagreeable year. But the aforementioned hashtag has little to do with difficult economies,...
Christmas and Africa
Doug Van Meter, pastor-teacher of Brackenhurst Baptist Church in Johannesburg, reflects on the role that Africa played in the life of young Jesus.
Why Do Missionaries Take Such Embarrassing Photos?
I flew into Freetown last week. As I was escorted from the arrivals gate I found a sea of humanity outside the airport calling out to arriving passengers for the exchange of money into the local currency or as taxis. Thankfully, someone was waiting for me and he took...
The Greatest Verse
Every year, BibleGateway.com, which bills itself “the world’s most visited Christian website,” publishes a list of the most read Bible verses on its website. Every year, the list includes a number of well-known and beloved verses, such as Proverbs 3:5–6; Psalm 23:4; 1...
Pride and Prayerlessness
More frequently than I care to admit, I find it hard in the morning to bend my knees. In fact, I often find it difficult no matter what time of day it is. And I am not referencing an increasing awareness of arthritis. I am speaking about something far more...
Sermon Snobs
One of my daughters, who shall remain nameless (but she’s my youngest!) is what we affectionately refer to as a “coffee snob.” She and her caffeine-loving husband both share the same aromatically, highly-lifted nose in the world of coffee beans. They can smell an...
The Right to Complain
All my life I have heard it said, in way or another, “If you don’t exercise your right to vote then you lose your right to complain.” I won’t debate the merits of this adage; it may or may not be true. However, what is indisputably true is that governments are...
War Zone or Comfort Zone?
In recent days, I have been confronted with the thoughtful challenge as to whether or not it is right for a Christian to leave a country that seems to be falling apart. The conversations and questions have been honest and sincere. I have appreciated the opportunity to...
A Root Canal and Biblical Change
This morning I went for my third dental appointment to sort out a root canal. I have had root canals before, but never one that has required multiple appointments. I am not sure as to what is standard procedure, but I have been pleased with the level of care and...