A couple weeks ago many gathered in our Worship Center for National Day of Prayer. Before we dove into our time of corporate prayer, Pastor John McIntosh encouraged us to spend a few moments in private conversation with the Lord. The goal of course, was to clear the path into His presence, so that we are [...]

Three weeks ago Pastor Phil shared the account of the resurrected Christ unexpectedly joining two of His disciples on the Road to Emmaus. They were on their way home after spending the weekend in Jerusalem where they had celebrated Passover and attended Sabbath. It is an interesting account found only in Luke 24:13 - 35. They were discussing [...]

I don't listen to the radio much anymore. It must be an age thing because I just don't appreciate most of the music, nor the talk shows, or the reception can be of poor quality. Every once in a while though I catch a bit of something that I really want to tune in with clarity. Discovering [...]

Whether by daily circumstance or design, my day-to-day routine places the least of these in my field of view; the indigent community in Auburn is substantial. I was reflecting upon this community as my bride and I drove by the recently abandoned encampment just above Home Depot. These folks have been relocated several times over [...]

As I read, study, and meditate upon the Word, I have discovered two very specific questions that I find most compelling; both concern our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The first is recorded in John 18:38 and involves His encounter with Pontius Pilate. Pilate is attempting to discover just who this Rabbi claims to be, and why He [...]

Last week we ended our conversation with a word from Pastor Charles Stanley on Building Excellent Relationships.  In 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - 10 we learn that we are to Love one Another, and indeed we are to EXCEL at it! What does it really mean to love one another and how do we excel at doing so? In truth, we can only excel at loving one another [...]

In the shadow of another Easter season, where I was once again reminded of exactly what Jesus endured because of my sin, I am reminded of my own death and resurrection as a result of His. I was dead in my trespasses and sins, destined to be eternally separated from the Father, but because of [...]

Good Morning Men of Intention, I read an article the other day from the Denison Forum entitled "5 Prayers for Eulogy Virtues to Prepare for your Funeral" (denisonforum.org March 9, 2023).  No, I am not passing in the near future...as far as I know, but as I read the article in light of Easter, I considered the value of these [...]

Last week we were chatting about how we can experience the peace of God in the days in which we find ourselves; troubling times of intense spiritual warfare. Admittedly, it is not possible apart from a proper view of our Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient God. We must be students of the Word so we can [...]

Is our idea of who God is accurate? What is our idea of who God is based upon? Perhaps a better question is this: Is our idea of who God is based upon His Word? The days in which we live are unsettling. All creation is groaning under the weight of sin. We observe sin [...]