Posts by Thomas Overmiller
Thinking about Deacons (Part Three)
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short studies, we are combining several posts into this post. We hope it is profitable for you. See part one and part two.– Editor.] In a previous study, we learned that…
Read MoreThinking About Deacons (Part Two)
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short studies, we are combining several posts into this post. We hope it is profitable for you. See part one here. – Editor.] Deacons in the Church: Essential Personal Qualities A…
Read MoreThinking about Deacons (Part One)
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short studies, we are combining several posts into this post, expecting more to come. We hope it is profitable for you. – Editor.] Deacons in the Church: A Servant Role Truths…
Read MoreMarks of a Forward-Looking Ministry
Tit 1.4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. In an age fascinated by startup companies, it’s also fascinating to acknowledge longstanding, multi-generational companies which have weathered the sands of time. Consider the following four companies which have operated for more…
Read MoreHow to be a Faithful Witness
To be an effective witness for Christ, we must be consistent examples of living out Christlike virtues at home, at work, and in any other place in the world. That’s what Paul teaches in the verses leading up to Col 4:2-6. Being like Christ is the necessary backdrop for speaking about him. In Colossians 4:2-6,…
Read MoreOur Plans and What Really Happens
We all stormed (or rolled) into the year 2020 with big plans, serious resolutions, and high expectations. The American economy was booming, colleges were marching towards commencement ceremonies, our jobs were chugging along as usual, and the NBA and NHL were making a mad dash for the playoffs. Some of us even smiled as we…
Read MoreWe Need Shepherds and Our Great Shepherd
If you had to choose an animal which you believed best represents you, what would it be? Would it be a tiger? A golden retriever? A stallion? An eagle? A dolphin? A gazelle? When answering this question, we tend to envision an animal with some extraordinary quality, like speed, flight, beauty, stealth, or an easy-going…
Read MoreWorking with Christ in Mind
Our jobs and careers are a major part of our lives. In 2019, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted an American Time Use Survey. It found that employed Americans spend significantly more time per week working than in any other activity besides sleep. If you’re employed, I don’t need to tell you this since…
Read MoreAre We Truly Trusting God?
Stumbling into my father’s morning prayers… When I was about 14 yrs. old, we lived in a two-story ranch-style home the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen were upstairs, and the basement featured a large open all-purpose room. Early one morning I walked down the stairs to the basement. As I reached the bottom, I took…
Read MoreThank God in Every Circumstance
The Insurance Journal claims some cities are safer than others from natural disasters. Of the 50 largest US metro areas, Oklahoma City OK, Austin TX, and Miami FL are the riskiest, with Miami being the worst. Sacramento CA, Salt Lake City UT, and Portland OR are the safest, with Portland being the best. NYC is…
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