Smooth Sailing
on September 26th, 2023
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Don't you wish that after you gave your life to Christ, it would be nothing but smooth sailing? I surely wish that were the case. After you turn from sin, and place your faith in Christ, from that point on, you would like your life to be sm... Read More
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His Strength In Our Weakness
on September 25th, 2023
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 I’ll never forget my first time preaching at a revival, specifically, the second night, which was a Thursday. I preached on the Second Coming of Christ. It was probably the wor... Read More
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Don’t Slow Down
on September 24th, 2023
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:13When I was in college, I worked on construction jobs during the summers. My brother-in-law worked with Monsanto Chemical Company, and he recommended me for a job as a day laborer in a chemical plant. I went on the “college crew.” That meant we would do some of the dirtiest work that you could... Read More
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Friendship During Loss
on September 23rd, 2023
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) When you are going through a loss, you sorely need positive, encouraging, life-giving friends. Difficult seasons can bring out the worst in us; this includes bitterness, anger, sadness, and selfishness. In those times, we must remember that we weren’t designed to walk through life alone. We were created to thrive in... Read More
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It’s Okay To Grieve
on September 22nd, 2023
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)Navigating loss is one of the toughest things we have to do as humans. Losing someone special to you is hard enough by itself. It is even more difficult when you realize that things will never be the same. Anytime you lose something, you press the “Reset” button. When you lose a spouse to death or divorce, it presses the “Res... Read More
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Perseverance
on September 21st, 2023
Somehow we “persevere” through failed relationships, snarled traffic, long lines at the grocery store and even repeated losing seasons by our favorite college football team. Sure we can hire a new coach, play games on our phones to pass time, honk our horns in frustration, get divorced and remarry. These are examples of problems we all face every day and our general, human attempt to solve them. B... Read More
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In Your Pain, God Is Near
on September 20th, 2023
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) C.S. Lewis once said, “Pain is the megaphone of God, where He whispers to us in our pleasures, He shouts to us in our pain.” There is much truth in this statement. Have you noticed that it only takes the smallest amount of pain for God to get our attention? All you have to do is have a problem with one... Read More
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Security Through Christ
on September 19th, 2023
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) While I was in Israel several years ago, a dear pastor friend passed away from an accident. He and I had enjoyed a wonderful conversation just a few days before I left. Needless to say, I was completely devastated when I received word of his home-going. You see, I loved him deeply. I had ... Read More
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What Are Your Ministry Gifts?
on September 18th, 2023
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10In Scripture, we learn that there are several ministry gifts that are granted to believers. There is the gift of giving, the gift of helping, the gift of administration (organization), the gift of mercy, the gift of discernment, the gift of prophecy, the g... Read More
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God Still Heals
on September 17th, 2023
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26Years ago, we discovered that my wife had a tumor in her back. Once she was able to get an MRI, the doctors were able to see that the tumor was the size of a grapefruit. That was on a Friday, and we scheduled a biopsy for the following Monday.After we found out on Friday about my ... Read More
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Run to God
on September 16th, 2023
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:19-20) When life gets busy and you have a million things to do, who do you look to for help? Who do you seek for encouragement, peace, and guidance? Do you call your best friend? Do you talk to your spouse? Do you go to your parents? ... Read More
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Listen to God
on September 15th, 2023
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Do you realize that any time there is political unrest, a country has a coup or goes to war, people are more open to the Gospel than at any other time? Have you noticed something in your own life? Are you seeking God when He is blessing you? Conversely, when you are flat on your back with no hope, are you more l... Read More
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