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The role of a parent is a great privilege and a great responsibility. The Apostle Paul realized that strong churches are comprised of strong families so he gave this advice to parents as he instructed the churches: Fathers, do not… Continue Reading →
Do you treat your children the way you treat yourself? At times we can be our own worst critics. The way we condemn and belittle ourselves can create a vicious cycle of self condemnation. Do you believe what God says… Continue Reading →
With the Presidential Inauguration tomorrow, something has to re-unite us before we collapse! As Abraham Lincoln quoted Jesus, “A house divided against itself cannot stand” (Mat. 12:25). So we need to ask ourselves— Is anything worth a civil war? In… Continue Reading →
Have you ever done something that you know you shouldn’t have done? Welcome to the human race. The Apostle Paul lamented that same frustration: For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh; for… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been in a situation where you weren’t officially the leader, but someone had to lead because no one was? Leading when you’re not the “leader” is awkward, isn’t it? First, you don’t want to usurp the leader’s… Continue Reading →
As Jacob was leaving Canaan, he had an enigmatic dream of angels ascending and descending on a ladder reaching to heaven. The Lord delivered this amazing promise to him: Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you… Continue Reading →
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Beverly Sills As we enter a new year we have the opportunity for a fresh start – a tabula rasa of new experiences. What’s preventing… Continue Reading →
Now that we’re a few days into the new year, you’re hopefully off to a strong start toward reaching your goals. But– you WILL encounter obstacles– –That unwelcome, yet all-too-familiar sense of something or someone holding you back from getting… Continue Reading →
Most people have a desire to do their best work and gain their employer’s favor. As a workman for God, we should labor all the more to be a faithful worker. The Apostle Paul gave Timothy specific instructions how to… Continue Reading →
Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are. James Clear As we start the new year we may introduce some new habits and resolutions, but if they are not part of our identity, they will not… Continue Reading →
“It’s right there under your nose.” “If it were any closer it would bite you!” Have any of you ever heard these words from a family member or friend, or internalized them and told them to yourself? I still remember… Continue Reading →
We have a tendency at times to get involved in secondary and even trivial issues. The Apostle Paul gives us the proper goal for our lives: But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On… Continue Reading →
Today’s sermon challenged us to set our hope completely on the grace to be brought to us through Jesus Christ Hope is the key that unlocks the door to God’s grace. Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →
Our true nature is often revealed through our words and our actions. You can remove a pig from the mud and clean it up, but after you wash the pig and release it, it promptly returns to wallow in the… Continue Reading →
