“We live by faith, not by sight.” – 1 Corinthians 5:7 I recently had the opportunity to make my first visit to Israel and the Holy Land. It had long been a goal of mine to get to the Holy Land and to visit the sites where Jesus was born, … Continue reading
“Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.” 1 Timothy 3:2-3 With this being an election year, the American people are looking for … Continue reading
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Matthew 6:24 In America today it seems that Christians and Christianity are under a relentless attack. The ACLU has been fighting for … Continue reading
“Wise men store up knowledge.” Proverbs 10:14 One of the most overlooked resources of the church is information. This may be information on church members, or information about its ministries, activities or available resources. There is also a wealth of information available from outside sources to help churches do … Continue reading
“However, as it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 As we enter into this Christmas season where Christians celebrate the birth of God’s Son, Jesus, and the good news of … Continue reading
So the Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua, son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand on him. Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire assembly and commission him in their presence. Give him some of your authority so the whole … Continue reading
“Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 I think most people would agree that there is evil in the world today. Whether it is ISIS, mass shooters, drug cartels, corrupt governments, or greedy businesses, there appears to be no shortage of people who are intent on … Continue reading
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Every church or ministry leader should know that conflict is inevitable in any organization. It is even more likely in the church, because the church is about people, and whenever there are people there will be … Continue reading
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12 In the past couple of years, ISIS has brought the issue of Christian persecution to the forefront of the world with their release of videos showing the be-headings of Egyptian … Continue reading
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 Before Jesus left this earth to join His Father in Heaven, He left us with instructions on what to do as His followers. He said in Matthew 28:19 that we are to “go and make disciples of all nations.” We … Continue reading