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 →
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 →
How are you doing really? (Joy in the midst of challenges)
This past Sunday we were in the third week of Advent, and the topic was joy (the pink candle). Before the service, someone asked me how I was doing, and after saying I was doing well, the question came out, “Really? How is your daughter?” For those who don’t know, my oldest daughter lives with... Continue Reading →
God Does Not Show Favoritism
What a beautiful picture we see in Acts 10. Here we see the beginning of Peter’s growth in multiethnic ministry. Even though called to reach all everyone by Jesus in the Great Commission, Peter struggled with this. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of... 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 →
Still Not Ready to Repent?
Isn’t it interesting that Jonah, while fleeing from the Lord, asked to be thrown into the sea for the storms to calm instead of repenting to the Lord and saying he’ll do what the Lord has asked him to do? “The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, ‘What should we do... Continue Reading →
What do you ponder?
In this life, there are so many things for us to think about and consider. There are situations going on around us, challenges we face, ways to succeed, etc. but how much time to we spend pondering on the things of the Lord? “Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all... Continue Reading →
Do You Know His Voice?
In John 10, we read about who Jesus is, but we also read about the response from His children. His sheep follow Him because they know Him and know His voice... “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.”... Continue Reading →
Along the Multicolored Road 