Life is short.  The bible says that “the days of our lives are seventy years; and if reason of strength they are eighty years…so teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90: 10-12).

A huge part of that wisdom is to live out our lives in a manner that is pleasing to God, in whom we...

Are we living in the last days?   Depends on your definition and perspective of last days.   A ten your old verses a ninety year old might have a different perspective, although no guarantee the ten year old will outlive the ninety year old.  Your perspective might be different for those given a terminal illness verses...

“If you want to change the world, start by making your bed,” quote by retired Admiral William McRaven, formal Navy seal, as he addressed a graduating class.  His speech is one of the most inspirational and motivating speeches I have every heard.  It has some biblical basis, even if not intended.  Paul in his...

“Be strong!”  God said, “I am sending you.”  Moses’ response, “Who am I…what shall I say…suppose they will not listen…I am slow in speech…send someone else.” (cf. Exodus 3)

God said, “ You mighty man of valor!”   Gideon’s response,...

The bible encourages the church in 2 Timothy to “hold fast the pattern of sound words!”

The “true church of God” are all those born again, those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb!

Well, to hold fast there are some things we need to let go of first, such as:

A pattern of binging on the news; conspiracy theories;...

Saul met the risen Savior on Damascus road and he never was the same again.  Not just in name only (Paul), but in every aspect of his life.  The gospel, the good news truly transformed and “shaped his life” - forever!

Now Paul, once Saul, saw God as the Lord of every circumstance.

He recognized that the power of God...

“I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did…,that I may be filled with joy, when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you…” (cf. 2 Timothy 1:3-7)

Happy Independence Day!  - “A call to remembrance of our heritage and faith!”  I, for one, am thankful...

The Apostle Paul encourages us to “be watchful in all things, endure afflictions,…fulfill your ministry.” (cf. 2 Timothy 4: 5)

Paul penned this letter during his second Roman imprisonment -knowing he would soon be executed.  Other than Jesus Himself, no one else has gone through afflictions like Paul.  Yet...

Father’s and Mother’s day have always been a more difficult time for me to preach.  I’m not sure why?  I am fortunate to still have both of my parents, whom I love and I know that they love me.  I am fortunate too to have good memories of my childhood.   So why the difficulty?   Maybe its because...

By faith I chose to believe God’s word.  From Genesis 1: 1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”  To Revelation 22: 20, “surely I am coming quickly.”  And all in between:  Psalm 117: 2, “…and the truth of the LORD endures forever.”; John 1: 1, “In the...