“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” 1 Samuel 16:7 We have often heard … Continue reading
“He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 One of the terms I hear so often in our culture is the expression that I “deserve” something. Whether it is break today (as the McDonald’s ads used to proclaim), a vacation, … Continue reading
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 We are in the season of Lent where … Continue reading
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16 Valentine’s Day is coming up in another week and so it seems appropriate to talk about love this month. There has been a lot written about love over the years, including books, songs, … Continue reading
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:1 Christmas Day is now behind us, and people have taken down their outdoor house displays, tossed out or stored the no longer needed Christmas tree, and put away all of … Continue reading
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 We are rapidly approaching one of the two most important days of the year … Continue reading
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” 1 Timothy 6:17 The Bible contains several paradoxes that our … Continue reading
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 The secular world condemns people … Continue reading
“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 The Christian faith has come under attack in our increasingly secular world. We are living in the age of enlightenment where many people feel that science and reason should rule over faith and belief in God. Most of the attacks … Continue reading
“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