“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 There is an old saying that “you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink.” It means that if a horse is not thirsty he likely will not drink, even … Continue reading
Lenten Sacrifice: Is it for You or God? “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Proverbs 21:3 Sacrifice: noun 1. The destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else 2. An act of offering to a deity something precious … Continue reading
“Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.” Proverbs 9:9 Leadership is critical in ministry as it is for any organization. The success of any ministry will rise and fall on its leadership. Weak ministries can … Continue reading
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.” Luke 6:38 We are all witnesses to the division that exists today within America. And everywhere we hear the cries for unity among all Americans. We hear it from politicians. We hear it from protesters. We hear it … Continue reading
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 It seems that one of the hardest things for church and … Continue reading
What’s Your Leadership Style? “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12 … Continue reading
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 I read a wonderful book a few years ago entitled “Not a Fan” by Kyle … Continue reading
“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines” 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11 The Bible says that each Christian is given a … Continue reading
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 In life we all have many choices to make. We choose where to go to college, where to work, what career to pursue, where to live, who to marry, etc. … Continue reading
“Those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana (1863-1952) Church history reveals some lessons that Christians today would be wise to consider and reflect upon. The Christian Church has existed for 2,000 years, but it has changed and evolved significantly over that time. It … Continue reading