by Greg Burdine | Nov 3, 2014 | Current Issues
I read an article by Joel Betz in World magazine recently. He raised some insights about the negative attitudes that people often display when talking politics or elections. Christians should approach these topics in a godly way. He shared 4 ways believers can...
by Greg Burdine | Oct 31, 2014 | Current Issues
When I was growing up, we always celebrated Halloween. It was a great time to get dressed up, run around with friends in the neighborhood, and get free candy. Even as a teen in a Baptist church, we would go to the local haunted houses as a youth activity and have...
by Greg Burdine | Oct 25, 2014 | Christian Living, Current Issues
I have had the privilege of knowing Orville and Ruth Merillat since moving to Adrian. My wife, Judy, was one of the receptionists at Merillat Industries and saw them daily. They are the most gracious people I have ever met. Orville has been in Heaven for nearly 15...
by Greg Burdine | Oct 17, 2014 | Current Issues
With the outbreak of Ebola and the fear that many have, I thought this fictional illustration would have a deeper connection and impact on every Christian. Thanks, Mark Trotter, for reminding me of this great story. And thanks, Jesus, for giving Your blood for...
by Greg Burdine | Oct 8, 2014 | Current Issues
We’ve had a lot of strange things happening in our world. The rise of religious persecution, the outbreak of the Ebola virus, and the violence of ISIS cause us to ask some serious questions. In Matthew 24, Luke 21, the Book of Revelation and elsewhere in the...
by Greg Burdine | Sep 11, 2014 | Current Issues
Today marks the 15th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in American history. Most of us will always remember where we were and how we felt on September 11, 2001. I was in a pastor’s meeting in Taylor. I remember calling Judy and literally crying,...