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 →
Ready to give up already?
Here we are a little over a week into the new year, and this is typically when people begin to struggle with their New Year’s resolutions. So, the question is, how about you? How are you doing with your commitments If you are struggling, or maybe never got the start you hoped for (at least... Continue Reading →
Going for More in 2024
In the beginning of 2013, with my health declining, the Lord made it clear to me that I needed to take care of my health if I was to be useful to him for the long run. So I started looking at programs to regain my health. I was a high level athlete through college,... Continue Reading →
Are We Devoted to Christ
Where do we stand as Christians and followers of the one true God? On Sunday morning we watched a video (sermon starter) that asked the question, “Is it possible to be a Christian without being a disciple of Jesus? I guess that depends on the term “Christian” and “disciple of Jesus.” And what does it... Continue Reading →
Where is Your Heart?
How often do we speak about the Lord being first in our lives, yet have other things that we put before God? The reality is that we can do good things for the Lord and still not have our hearts turned fully to the Lord. In 2 Kings 10 we see this with Jehu. “The... Continue Reading →
Are Our Hearts Ready for Advent?
The scene in John 19 puts things into perspective, as far as the state of the hearts of the people who were there, and should be a cautionary tale for us as well. Concerned about their own power and position, the religious leaders wanted Jesus to be crucified. They brought Him before Pilate. Although Pilate... Continue Reading →
Can’t Have One Without the Other…
Love and obedience, these two words are linked in the Bible, and more so in John’s writing. It is seen in John’s Gospel (chapters 14 and 15), and throughout his epistles. “But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him.“ 1 John 2:5a NIV84 (God’s love, instead of the love... Continue Reading →
What is Your Heart Full Of?
Have you thought about what you are saying and doing lately? Would all the people you’ve been around say that you have been loving and kind? That you have been compassionate and giving? And how is your thought life going? And how is your thought life going? What do you find yourself thinking about? What... Continue Reading →
The Face of an Angel
What a wonderful picture we see here in Acts chapter 6. The calling of seven to step in, whether you want to call them deacons or lay leaders, so that the disciples could continue to focus on preaching and prayer. He had the face of an angel... One of those chosen was Stephen, as it... Continue Reading →
Will Our Bibles Speak Against Us?
How often do we hear about a Bible that has been passed down that appears to have been unread? I’m not just speaking about the large family Bibles that were more for keeping genealogies, but regular Bibles? Here in America we probably have more Bibles per capita (household) than any place or any time in... Continue Reading →
Along the Multicolored Road 