In our Christian walk if we desire to be where the action is we must find places of challenge and opportunities for service. A pastor friend once said, "If things…
wait. According to the scripture we are not only to "wait" we are to do so with "good courage". The reality is that God is in control and we are not in…
In the nighttime many decisions are made. Sometimes the nighttime is a difficult time. Sometimes we wrestle with things in the nighttime and it’s not easy. Maybe the load of…
On this Third Sunday in Advent we will feel the JOY of the approaching Advent Season. A familiar acrostic for the word JOY is Jesus - first. Others - second. Yourself - last. Joy…
Jesus says in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble." Just as the good, happy, and joyous times of life are part of life, so are the difficult, hard,…
Prior to Pentecost, Simon Peter couldn't stand up for his faith when strangers asked him if he was a follower of Jesus. After the power of the Holy Spirit was…
God has a celebration ready for us after we get out of the dark valley. We can sense the wonder of that time with the Father before it arrives, even in…
The scriptures recount at great length the amazing deeds of God in the past. He has blessed us and we should be filled with gratitude. That knowledge of His care and provision…
The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth demonstrates the defeat of death and gives the hope of eternal life. Our faith teaches that the sins of humanity were erased and the price…
There is a wonderful song written by Sandi Patty entitled "Love Will Be Our Home". A portion of the lyrics say, "With love our hearts can be a family. And…