The bible says, “…Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.” (John 13: 1)   For each one of us, “our hour” is coming too, when we...

As Becky and I prepare for a week of vacation, for some “rest and renewal,” I ponder what (who) I am temporarily leaving behind.  Thoughts of...

How would you answer the question, “Are You Faithful?”   I guess another question would be, “Faithful to what?”  Webster defines faith as: belief without proof; confidence; reliance; belief in God; loyalty; fidelity to an agreement or promise.  Webster defines faithful as: loyal; exact; true.

The Greek word for faithful is ‘Pistos’ meaning, “Trustworthy.”

It is not so important that we can define Faithfulness, but that we demonstrate it and that we understand the object of our faithfulness!

In Revelation (3:7-13) Jesus writes...

As I continue to recover from the flu, I realize even more now the importance of taking care of my body (as much as lies within my power).  I realize that although I think I am in “reasonable” health, it takes a more extensive examination from the professionals, and it takes my active participation (e.g. annual physical, diet, exercise, etc.,…).  One reason I purchased a FitBit was so that I can...

“It is surely true that the way gets more uphill and the fight of the enemy stronger as the days go by.  There is only one thing that we can do and that is to battle on and battle through.  Praise Him, that His grace is sufficient.  There are battles ahead for us all as we hold to the old paths and refuse to compromise with this modern craze for an adulterated gospel.”   - Leonard Ravenhill

The church in Thyatira was in jeopardy of God’s judgement for going along with an “adulterated gospel”, or that seducing spirit of “Jezebel.”  It is a very serious sin to lead others into...

I am sick as I am penning this so my thoughts might be compromised, that is “less then desirable.”   Why am I sick?  Well in the big picture, it is just part of the fall of mankind because of sin.  In the smaller picture, because I was one of those that proudly proclaimed, “I don’t get flu shots!”  Certain types of Pride are sin, and I have had to ask the Lord to forgive me, but not getting a flu shot is not a sin, but by not taking the advise of the physicians I...

As we are fresh into a New Year, we seemingly face an uncertain future.  Our Nation is in a “free-fall” of moral decay.  Our brothers and sisters in Christ in other parts of the world are facing persecution comparable to the early church.  We continue to face terrorism in our Nation and around the world. Our economy is “uncertain” at best.  Does this take Jesus all by surprise?  Does this leave us without hope for the future?...

Happy New Year - 2016…it is hard to believe.  I can remember New Years Eve in 1999 thinking “2000!?” - sounds so weird.  Then there was all the “end time” predictions.  All the talk about the “computer melt down”…Y2K… remember?!  Well, obviously 2000 has come and gone and we are still here looking at 2016!  Make no mistake about it though,...

Jesus said, “…whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst…” (cf. John 4)    As we come together following our Christmas celebration, and looking forward with expectation into 2016 we must ponder these words of Jesus - the “Living Water!”  Although I not going to preach and expound on this text (the Holy Spirit has given Brother Jerry that assignment today), I would only draw attention to you and me that just as Jesus was offering to do something new in the life of this Samaritan woman (cf John 4), Jesus desires to do something new in you and me in 2016!

Isaiah said, “Do not...