Wednesday, March 1st was “Ash” Wednesday.  This day marks the countdown to the Easter celebration on April 16th (40 days to Easter, excluding Sundays).  This is considered a time (lent) for many to reflect, fast and prepare.  Whether you observe this period (lent) or not, it is wise to consider and prepare where you will spend eternity.  As the psalmist said, “teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” 

(Psalm 90: 12)   Death is not a popular topic.  We don’t like to really talk about it.  About the only time we really seem to address it,...

I am trying to get back into running shape after a 14 year hiatus, and it’s been tough!  Although my “head” is able and ready, my body is slow to cooperate.  My mind is fully committed to my goal(s), yet, I’m still waiting for my body to catch up.  I realize that I have to...

“I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty…the almighty has afflicted me?” (cf.Ruth 1)

Naomi had just lost her two sons, and her husband preceded  them in death.  On top of all that she was away from her family and relatives.  She had no means to support herself.  What is she to do?  Why would an all-powerful, all-knowing and ever-present God allow this to happen to her?  Naomi was a good women, a God fearing woman.  Well respected and loved.  This raises the question - “why do bad things happen?”...

God’s Love is so amazing!  He loves even me!  The word “love” appears anywhere from 310 times to 551 times in the bible, depending on what translation you use.  Although the word “love” is not penned in every book of the bible, God’s love is certainly expressed in all 66 books that make up the bible - from Genesis to Revelation.   God relentlessly pursues a relationship with you.  God never...

“Knowing God’s Will”  - that’s a big topic, even for this 55 year old!   As I reflect on my life up to this point in my journey, can I say I knew and did God’s will every step of the way?  The answer would be,  “No.”   There have been times that I have been out of the will of God, and there have been times when I really could not discern God’s will.  Even though God is Sovereign, His will is not always accomplished.  For instance,...

The Bible says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12)   No one in their right mind would deliberately choose death.  But God says that is....

I don’t care who you are, you either do, or will have obstacles or situations in your life that seem to keep you from going forward.   Situations where there seemingly is absolutely no way through or around.  The  difference in  being victorious in those situations is in your attitude - and I’m not speaking of PMA (positive mental attitude).  I’m speaking of an attitude that has an unshakable faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and His promises to His people - past, present and future!   Joshua and Caleb exhibited this unshakable faith when the majority said, “We are not able..”, they responded, “…the LORD is with us.  Do not fear…” (cf. Numbers 13, 14)

The majority was right, they were not able, but...

“Holiness”   God is Holy.  God’s Word is Holy (Holy Bible).  Holy men of God, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit penned the Holy Bible.  God the Son, Jesus, the second person of the Trinity is Holy.  Heaven is a Holy place comprised of Holy people.  God has called His people to be Holy.

I am not writing on the topic of Holiness as if I have it perfected, I too....

I must admit that fresh into this New Year I find myself somewhat anxious  of what this year will bring to me, my family, the church, our Nation, and the world.   As a Christ follower, I must keep reminding myself that I am a person of faith, faith as defined in Hebrews 11 - “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen…By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.”   God has given me...

God told Cain, “…sin lies at the door.  And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” (cf. Genesis 4: 7)   I know what your thinking, “not your typical scripture for the New Year” - and you would be right.  But as we say “goodbye” to 2016 and “hello” to 2017, I believe this text has much to say to us.  Our creator, out of His love, has given us each...