Promises are wonderful things! They hold out the potential for something great. When someone makes a promise, the anticipation is set in place until that promise is fulfilled. Think of a child who is promised a trip to the beach or his/her favorite food as a treat. The anticipation is great and the enjoyment of … Continue reading Precious and Very Great Promises
I remember a number of years ago as I was doing research for a patriotic sermon going online to read Congressional Medal of Honor citations. I read citations from various branches of service and from different wars. I was deeply moved by what I read. It was hard to stop reading. The magnetism of such … Continue reading Courage
Every July 4th we celebrate our national independence, the founding of our great country. On July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress passed, and later signed, the Declaration of Independence making America a free and independent nation. The Declaration of Independence is one the great documents of human history. It not only began our nation, but … Continue reading True Freedom
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteousness right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) Fear is a universal experience. All people face fear of some kind. Fear can show up as worry or anxiety, but it … Continue reading Faith in the Face of Fear
"And we know that for those loving God all things work together for good, to those called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) Romans 8:28 may be the most known and best-loved promise in the Bible. Many believers throughout the history of the church have found comfort in this great promise. We all face hard and … Continue reading Pain and Purpose in the Valley
People struggle with contentment. People jump from one job to another trying to find the perfect work, or they jump from one relationship to another, or even from one fad diet to another. People struggle with contentment. God commands us to be content (Hebrews 13:5). Contentment is the best thing for us, but it's hard … Continue reading Strength for the Journey
C.T. Studd was a rock star in his own day. He was an athlete, a cricketer. Everyone who followed the sport knew him and many others as well. He was a famous person. So, it was a shock when Studd and six other young men (known as the Cambridge Seven) left golden opportunities for success in … Continue reading Whose Glory?
There are two things I believe about basics human desire. I believe that all people want to be happy. And I believe that all people want to be loved. In fact, I think it's safe to say that everything we do in life is consciously or unconsciously designed to find happiness and love. Sadly though, … Continue reading Finding True Happiness and Love
I Believe that every follower of Jesus must devote themselves to three primary spiritual practices or habits. I say primary because there are other spiritual practices that flow from theses three, which I call secondary. The three primary spiritual practices are: the Word of God (the Bible), prayer and living by the Holy Spirit. These … Continue reading Discover A Fulfilling & Fruitful Prayer Life
The busyness of life and the demands of the urgent can so take control of our hours and minutes that we seldom find the time to contemplate the more significant questions of life and meaning. The pressure of commitments and their expectations crowd us all into a thin corner of superficiality if we're not careful. … Continue reading Trembling at God’s Word
