“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through … Continue reading
“For fools speak folly, their hearts are bent on evil: They practice ungodliness and spread error concerning the Lord; the hungry they leave empty and from the thirsty they withhold water.” Isaiah 32:6 Introduction America is a different country today than even 20 years ago. It has become more secular … Continue reading
People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to … Continue reading
“The angel said to the woman, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He is risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.’” Matthew 28:5-6 I was recently reflecting on our church’s … Continue reading
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 It used to be that foreign mission trips were long, arduous, and full of uncertainty. At least that’s the way I viewed them as I was growing up. They also required a deep level of commitment. Only those Christians who … Continue reading
“When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ‘Sovereign Lord’, they said, ‘you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.’” Acts 4:24 We live in a world that is full of violence, conflict, horrendous atrocities, and unending evil. All … Continue reading
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Psalm 95:7-8 I’ve often wondered why so many people are hesitant to accept Jesus when it seems to be a simple choice to me. Many won’t accept Jesus because they do not believe there is a God at all, … Continue reading
“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to Him those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach.” Mark 3:13-14 At the beginning of His ministry on earth, Jesus stepped out and … Continue reading
“The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” John 1:9 We live in a darkened world today. It seems that wherever we go darkness is invading our nation and our world. Whether it is violence, hatred, verbal abuse, greed, lying or stealing, evil is … Continue reading
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 Several years ago, Ameriquest Mortgage came out with a series of commercials entitled, “Don’t Judge Too Quickly.” Here is one of them (click the video to watch the 30 second commercial): As the commercial portrays, too often we … Continue reading