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 →
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 →
What is Your Goal?
As an athlete, I have always seemed to have a goal in mind. When I was younger, it was moving up the ranks as a goalie so I could play hockey in college. This kept me working throughout high school, training and eating right so that I would be healthy enough to attain my goal.... Continue Reading →
Sin is Messy
Read through Leviticus, and you notice something. Blood. Lots and lots of blood. But you will also notice something else. To make atonement for your sins, the priests would make the offering, but you had to kill the animal. “If you offer a lamb, you are to present it before the Lord, lay your hand... Continue Reading →
What Do You Put Your Trust In?
Throughout history, people have put their trust in what they can do, what they can provide, or in those around them. Having faith in our deeds and our riches is high on the list, but some have put their trust in governments, or in others. This has been seen throughout the ages... “Woe to those... Continue Reading →
“Mamba Mentality,” Christian Style…
For Boston Celtics fans, there has been a lot of talk about the state of the current players as they lost the first three games of the Easter Conference Finals to what most consider a team with inferior talent. One of the stars for the Celtics has spoken about having a “Mamba Mentality.” This refers... Continue Reading →
Abundantly Blessed…
Here in America, we seem to have a skewed view of abundance and blessing. We seem to desire abundance and blessing in money and stuff. Even in the church, leadership is often looking at the big three (buildings, bodies, and bucks) to see if blessing is present. And there are those who are told that... Continue Reading →
In All Things Love
If you have kids, or have been connected with a school in any way, you probably know what a recorder is. In an exercise to teach parents the need for the fruits of the Spirit, schools have kids learn how to “play” the recorder, typically somewhere between the 2nd and 4th grade. I am sure... Continue Reading →
Ongoing Work of the Holy Spirit
In America, we enjoy many freedoms, but some of the things we have as freedoms aren’t the same everywhere in the world. The freedoms we have here are freedoms that were bought by the blood of many who sacrificed their lives for them. It can be a problem, though, when we try to utilize the... Continue Reading →
Along the Multicolored Road 