Evangelism, witnessing, sharing the Good News, or the simplest way to say it, “sharing the love of Jesus.” How are we all doing on these topics? I made a statement a few Sundays ago in regard to God’s Will. I said, “Imagine if God answered to us. We would have …
A verse in the Bible that is often used to encourage people, can without the context of all that surrounds it leave a person wondering. I have been encouraged by the verse so often, yet in looking at it as a stand-alone verse it could leave a person doubting themselves. …
This morning I preached on John 1:43-51. This was the concluding text, as we have spent eight weeks working through the first chapter of John. So much happens for us to see in the first chapter and in preaching perhaps some are left to wonder if there is even more …
As I sit here at my desk I can look outside and see the snow continuing to come down. I have opened the door numerous times today in an attempt to judge how much may have fallen already. Perhaps I have the desire to know that information from my dad, …
I find that the more time I spend in prayer the more time that I want to spend in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 is more of a desire or a wish to be a reality rather than the chore that it may have been at one time. Now, that does …
This past weekend I was preaching from Luke 10 as part of a three-week series that is looking to focus our church on the mission to which God has called us. As often happens in research and study for a sermon there are many texts and passages of Scripture that …
I have been reflecting on Luke 2:4-5 which says, “Joseph went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged …
Who wants a revival? I know that when I ask that question almost everybody would say, “I do!” For those that do not we may have to look down the road at a different blog post on why would you not want a revival? To begin this blog, I have …
The commercials are on television, the advertisements are popping up on your computer, and the radio stations are filled with talk of what to buy for Christmas. Yes, once again we are at that wonderful time of the year. That time of the year when we celebrate with friends and …
I recently completed a lengthy study in the Book of Ezekiel. As I have stated before, often when I complete my studies in particular books of the Bible, I feel positive of course, but a sense of, “I am going to miss that book.” Ezekiel is one that I will …