“These things I have written to you…that you may know…” - 1 John 5:13

In my pastoral ministry, the most difficult Sunday for me to preach has   always been on Easter and Christmas — the simplest message, the most difficult to preach.   Why?   Because everyone knows and have heard the messages on the birth and the resurrection of...

‘“That you may know’ -   Battling the flesh”

The bible says, “These things I have written…that you may know you have eternal life…”, 1 John 5:13

I find myself having a lose for words these days. Life doesn’t make since at times.   We all at times, whether spoken or unspoken, wonder where God is in certain situations and events of life....

The human plight involves suffering, no way around it.   We suffer lose.   We suffer disappointments and setbacks.   We suffer through the aging process.   We suffer heartache of all shapes and sizes. But not all suffering is bad in of itself though.   We suffer through schooling to get our degree.   The soldier...

The bible reminds us in Psalm 90:10 “the days of our lives are 70 years, and if by reason of strength they are 80…so teach us to...

I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “if looks could kill!”   Most likely at one time or another you’ve been on the receiving end of that look, or you’ve given that look yourself to someone, intentionally or not.   That facial expression that conveys anger or disapproval.   That silent expression that speaks louder than words.

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Never give up on yourself or others!   Continue to set goals and make plans.   But I would encourage you as you’re planning and setting goals to: 1) make room for God’s word , 2) make room for the Holy Spirit,   3) make room for God’s passion [people], and 4) make room for God’s church!

It has been said that, “If it wasn’t for...

Wisdom for the New Year - “make room for God’s word!”

I love that old hymn,The church’s Jubilee, by Charles Naylor - “The bible is our rule of faith and Christ alone is Lord!”   If we are not sitting under the consistent preaching of God’s word, if we are not sitting consistently under the word for...

Advent of Joy

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her king…”

“It is joy unspeakable and full of glory, full of glory…”

“Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love…” - these are just a few hymns of expression of joy.   The words “joy,”...

Waiting, waiting, waiting,…no one likes waiting.   Waiting for things or someone to get better.   Waiting for reconciliation from a broken relationship.   Waiting for that diagnosis from the doctor.   Waiting for answer to prayer.   Waiting for the grief you feel of a loved one that passed away not to hurt so...

Becky and I are blessed with four grandchildren (two grandsons and two granddaughters).   I have one grandson that frequently tells me, “papa, I just don’t know what I would do without you.”   Of course this melts grandpa’s heart, and I tell him the same.   But it is highly likely there will be a day when...