by Kevin Bauder | Oct 23, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
They say that actions speak louder than words. Maybe that is so, sometimes. But often, judging actions on their own proves difficult or impossible. One day I was walking down a residential street. Ahead of me, three women were talking on the sidewalk. One of them had...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 16, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
I grew up in an association that held an annual conference. The point of that conference was supposed to be the preaching, and sometimes it was. Usually, however, the preaching was overshadowed by the politics of the organization. The real highlight of the week was...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 9, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
[This essay was originally published on January 20, 2017.] Good teachers will revise their notes every time they teach the same class. They’re always reading new books, attending seminars, hearing lectures, listening to papers, and perusing articles. Over time these...
by Kevin Bauder | Oct 2, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
It’s odd. The older I get, the more easily I can be distracted. I used to be able to concentrate on a textbook through the fragrance of a cooking dinner, the sound of a child practicing the piano, and the sight of a toddler diving into the sofa, all at the same time....
by Kevin Bauder | Sep 25, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
Chances are that your church’s official documents include one called a “church covenant.” If you look at that covenant, you will discover that it represents a series of promises made between all the members of the church, usually in the presence of “God, angels, and...
by Kevin Bauder | Sep 18, 2026 | In the Nick of Time
The New Testament specifies a threefold division within the local church (Phil 1:1). First are the saints, the members of the church. Then are the bishops or overseers. Then are the deacons or servants. Almost all churches understand bishops and deacons to be offices...
