I look forward to the Thanksgiving – Christmas Season with great expectation. It fills me with a sense of joy, gratitude and satisfaction. God is good all the time, but I recognize His goodness, His Love for me with increased clarity during this wonderful time of the year. The truth is though…many people find this […]
Pastor Phil had challenged all of us at our annual All Family Thanksgiving Dinner to find five things that we can be grateful for each day throughout this season. I honestly loved this challenge, mainly because I did not find it difficult. (Most challenges are…well…challenging.) We are so very blessed, and upon daily reflection, I […]
In a world filled with endless sources of information and opinions, believers need to develop a discerning spirit. Otherwise, how will we know what is true? Much of what we see and hear is based on a worldly perspective that is influenced by Satan, the Father of Lies. Deception is found even in the religious […]
“The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring”. Isaiah 58:11 I love this verse! Though the Bible never uses the word guidance, it does speak of a Guide (The Holy Spirit). We may seek guidance, […]
What a great morning we had on Saturday. We spent time in prayer around our breakfast tables for unsaved loved ones, co-workers, employees and neighbors. We prayed for the forthcoming elections tomorrow and for the persecuted Christian Church around the globe. We finished our morning listening to the inspiring story of Dr. Ken Campbell. Ken is […]
I glossed over this article from In Touch Ministries one day last week. I initially set it aside, but something kept drawing me back to the contrasting question that the author posed; I am living in Obedience or am more prone to following my own Preferences? The Scriptural context of the article was taken from […]
I just returned from a hunting trip with my son. We left Thursday morning and returned yesterday evening. My son arrived in this world when I was 42 years old. He is now sixteen and changing daily before my eyes. I have seen many “firsts” this year from him: he is taller, stronger and heavier […]
I desire to have a Godly heart! When He created us we were given the capacity to have a heart just like His. In Psalms 37:1-8 we have the assurance that we can receive from the Lord the very desires of our heart; however, as I read this passage I must ask the question, “What […]
On April 30, 1789 George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States of America. In his inaugural address he made this comment, “So much is expected, so many untoward circumstances may intervene, in such a new and critical situation that I feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities.” I […]
Do you ever believe that your private “sins” will stay private? If so, you are being deceived by the enemy. Preachers, teachers, politicians, celebrities, pro-athletes…no one is immune. By now most everyone has heard the saga of professional football player Ray Rice. I am certain Ray thought he and his wife to be were alone […]
