As we prepare for the new year, and we begin to think about all of the New Year’s resolutions we want to put into place, how many of us have considered the plans that the Lord has for us? We might be concerned about our health or our finances, maybe our family relationships or our... Continue Reading →
As For You, Follow Me!
I wonder how many times we get caught up in looking at other people’s work (and ministries) and take time away from what God created us for and is calling us to do? As we read through the Gospel of John in our daily Bible readings (our church is going through the Bible in a... Continue Reading →
Let Go of Your Backpack!
I was preparing for Sunday’s message this past week (we are going through the Gospel of John on Sunday Mornings), and studying John chapter 10, God had me do a little research on sheep since this is how we are referred to in this chapter (and elsewhere in scripture). “Know that the Lord Himself is... Continue Reading →
In His Strength
Look what God can do when we let Him! Last week I completed what was the most difficult athletic event I have ever been a part of. At just over 90 miles (my watch logged it at 90.67), the Age Group World Championships definitely pushed my limits. In fact, pushed me beyond my limits. In... Continue Reading →
How Can They Believe Without Hearing?
This passage in Romans 10 has often been used for the call to missions work, but I wonder how often it is used in context of the multiethnic call in the local church? “For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile---the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on... Continue Reading →
Everyone, Everywhere
Paul paints such a beautiful picture of evangelism. To him, there are no limits as to people and places where the Gospel should go. “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. [21] I have declared to... Continue Reading →
What if I Stumble?
For those who remember DC Talk, they came out with a song called What if I Stumble, and the chorus went, “What if I stumble? What if I fall? What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all? Will the love continue, when the walk becomes a crawl? What if stumble?... Continue Reading →
Hope and Peace in the Midst of Suffering
Donald R. Foster 1934-2024 It has been over a decade since we have experienced the loss of a close family member. Having done many funerals, I am reminded of the brevity of life. “As a Father has compassion on His children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how... Continue Reading →
Faith in Action
There is so much to gain from Philippians chapter 4. We tend to focus on the call to “Rejoice in the Lord always,” to “pray about everything “and to “think about these things (things that are true, lovely, pure etc.).” We even see a little bit further the call to be content in all circumstances.... Continue Reading →
How Quickly We Turn…
It doesn’t take long for us as fickle human beings to change our minds. We can be all in one moment, then when things appear to change, we shift gears and move in a different direction, often without looking to the Lord for guidance. Look at how quickly the Israelites turned... “As Pharaoh approached, the... Continue Reading →
Along the Multicolored Road 