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Month: February 2021

Dishonest Leadership Destroys Community

February 26, 2021 / colbyhetcel / Leave a comment

“If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.”  – Proverbs 29:12 About a decade ago, I worked a part-time job at Best Buy. I was a sales associate in the home theater department, which meant that it was my goal to sell as many high-end televisions and home-audio solutions as I … Continue reading Dishonest Leadership Destroys Community

Tensions Between Truth & Unity

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 / colbyhetcel / Leave a comment

Here is the sermon manuscript for a message I delivered at Word of Life Baptist church on 2/21/21. I often post these manuscripts because not everyone has been able to return to in-person services, and they are one additional way for the local body here to stay connected and engaged within the teaching of our … Continue reading Tensions Between Truth & Unity

Answering a Fool According to His Folly?

February 1, 2021 / colbyhetcel / Leave a comment

“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.” – Proverbs 26:4-5 This post is a follow-up to the one released a few weeks ago: On Truthfulness. I received a lot of good comments, questions, and … Continue reading Answering a Fool According to His Folly?

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