“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8 They are watching. They are looking. They are searching for truth. Many are hoping to find authenticity, someone with a sincere faith. Does God exist? Is he real? Can he be trusted? Can he be reached?… Read More »

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth…but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven….” Matthew 6:19-20 Make this Thanksgiving special by focusing on what is most important. Though we often have fond memories of our favorite foods, that tasty turkey or to-die-for dessert can only be a memory nothing more. What will be… Read More »

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 That’s it! I quit! I’m quitting cold turkey! No more griping, complaining, and no more negative talk.… Read More »

But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go; you give them something to eat!” Matthew 14:16 After a long day of teaching and healing in a secluded place, the disciples encouraged Jesus to send the crowd away so they could go find food and rest. They were concerned for the people (and… Read More »

“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 Just over four weeks from now we will be sitting down to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Some are already making food and decorating decisions. Others are making travel plans. Is that all there is to Thanksgiving? Special food… Read More »

Your word is lamp to my feet. Spending time in the Bible, the Word of God, every day, reminds me where I stand. I am a child of God. I am dependent on Him for life, every gift, and every blessing. He is my rock, my salvation, and my ever-present help in times of trouble.… Read More »

“Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth…” Ephesians 4:29 One of the first things that should change when we surrender our hearts to Christ is our vocabulary. If we have truly experienced the unconditional love of Christ, the forgiveness of our sin, and a regenerated heart, then that which went in should change… Read More »

“Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.” John 13:34 We use the word love in many different ways, and they don’t all mean the same thing. Would she be moved if he softly said, “I love you like I love pizza?” Probably not. I once followed… Read More »

“Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 Consider these words carefully. Everything is from God. Yes, all our material possessions are gifts of God, but these words remind us we are in fellowship with God only by His grace.… Read More »

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:23 We may miss the deeper implications of this verse because we have associated the word “death” with physical death. If the payment for sin were truly, physical death would any of us still be alive?… Read More »