Give Thanks!
As a young child, about eight years old, my third grade school teacher encouraged us to memorize scripture. She had a chart on the board that recorded each of the verses that we were to memorize, and we would place a star by that verse when we had it memorized. One of the passages that […]
Pursue Holiness During The Election
“As he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” — 1 Peter 1:15 The 2020 election takes place next week. At the time this article was written, over 60 million people have already cast their ballots through early voting methods. Hopes are high for many, which means many will experience great […]
Ants In My Pants!
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 As children, we played outside all the time. I am sure it was because we did not […]
Connection
Connection is a word that we have heard used around the church more during the past 7 months than any other time. We were designed by God for connection with Him and with others. In Genesis 2:18 God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” It was then that he created Eve […]
Can We Really Have Joy In Suffering?
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” — James 1:2–4 “Really, James?! Do you know the trials I’ve met lately? Are […]
Serving As A Family
Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everthing you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded towards your fellow Israelites who […]
The Truth About Revival
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”— Psalm 85:6 There is something extraordinary (beyond ordinary) about these times. COVID-19, lockdown, racial tensions, protests and riots, and an exasperated political situation have placed our country in a state of uncertainty. When the world is shaken in such an undeniable way, […]
Love and Prayer
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 I know we […]
Staying In touch with God, Family, Church family, and the Community during this Pandemic
I do not know about you, but I see that I am a person of routine. This is becoming more difficult for me as I wade through these days surrounded by social distancing. To begin with, it was a “change of pace,” but the new has worn off. I can see some good things that […]
Who Will We Reach?
“I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is written, ’Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.’” — Romans 15:20–21 The apostle Paul knew who was supposed […]