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God provides great blessings for His children. As we journey through life, we may have a tendency to take His blessings for granted. The Apostle Paul realized this propensity and prayed for the church at Ephesus to realize their spiritual… Continue Reading →
Having a right view of God does not guarantee right behavior. You can know about God and understand His will, but still choose to go your own way. The prophet Jonah was a classic example of an individual who blatantly… Continue Reading →
As we enter into Holy week, our sermon looked at the sacrifice of Jesus from Hebrews 12:1-3: 1. We must expect adversity, but we can also learn and benefit from challenges. 2. You can live in victory as you keep… Continue Reading →
Religion specifies ways in which people may find acceptance by God. People have a tendency to focus on the outward manifestations of religious practices rather than making the inner changes that enable them to be justified by God. This was… Continue Reading →
We have encountered situations that have been troublesome and have caused us frustration. As we reflect upon the reasons why we incurred so much difficulty we can see that many times there is something that we did not know or… Continue Reading →
The way we believe God views us is based upon a variety of circumstances including our upbringing and our current situation. The nation of Israel had rejected God and the prophet Zephaniah brought a message of judgment. After God’s chastening,… Continue Reading →
The history of mankind chronicles a battle between good and evil. The Bible identifies good as those individuals who walk in the light as opposed to evil as those who walk in the darkness. Those who follow God are engaged… Continue Reading →
When we’re experiencing a discouraging situation we have a tendency to spiral downward emotionally. It’s difficult to find hope when the situation appears to be hopeless. That’s how the nation of Israel felt after the fall of Jerusalem. The prophet… Continue Reading →
A heartfelt desire among many people is the freedom of a clear conscience. A burdened conscience can prevent people from believing that they are accepted by God. Our conscience tells us that we may or may not be doing the… Continue Reading →
“Chutzpah” – pronounced “HUTZ (like clearing your throat) -pah”—a Yiddish word meaning “guts, nerve, courage, moxy” on steroids. Word we Jews would explain to our non-Jewish friends like this: “Nerve is stealing a man’s wallet from his back pocket. Chutzpah… Continue Reading →
We are immersed in a world that appeals to our fleshly desires. The Apostle Paul taught us that we are not to battle in the flesh, but we must recognize our spiritual weapons: For though we walk in the flesh,… Continue Reading →
We must accept the fact that there seems to be too much to do. Life does not accommodate itself to our wishes or desires. When we embark on the futile attempt to get everything done, we are actually evading the… Continue Reading →
How do you spend your time? We have a tendency to gravitate to those tasks that are easy rather than those that are difficult. The difficult undertakings often prove to be most significant in the long run. The easy tasks… Continue Reading →
Are you aware of Satan’s strategy? Satan is prowling about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The book of Genesis reveals how Satan introduced sin into the world. God created a beautiful environment, but lurking in the… Continue Reading →
There’s something about the last week of December and first week of January that makes us think about change. Anticipation gives way to realization of a new year, as we evaluate the old year, and consider goals and plans for… Continue Reading →
