Impacting Others for Christ
on May 23rd, 2024
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)  I want to ask you a few questions. Where are you in your walk with Christ? How would your life be different if God had not brought certain people into your life? Who influenced your relationship with Jesus?   Maybe it was a parent, a grandparent,...  Read More
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Craving Spiritual Milk
on May 22nd, 2024
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 Peter 2:2-3)  As we look at this Scripture passage, we see there is an analogy of being a child, and having a desire for spiritual milk. The Scripture says, “Like newborn babies.” There is an interesting word used here, “brephos.” This Greek word was o...  Read More
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Awakenings and Quiet Times
on May 21st, 2024
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off -- for all whom the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:38-39)  The First Great Awakening occurred at Pentecost. God did an amazing thing that had never happened b...  Read More
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Your Role In Forgiveness
on May 20th, 2024
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. – Matthew 6:14-15I read something on social media the other day that really stuck with me. It said, “The most powerful person in your life is the one who you refuse to forgive.”Do you know why this is true? Beca...  Read More
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The Path To Forgiveness
on May 19th, 2024
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32According to the Mayo Clinic, forgiveness can lead to healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress, and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, improved heart health, and improved self-esteem.Some of us are messed up b...  Read More
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A Personal Answer
on May 18th, 2024
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” – Matthew 16:15-16  When Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter gave a personal answer. When he said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God,” he was saying it very personally. He was saying, “As far as I'm concerned, regardless of what any of ...  Read More
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A Faithful and Helpful Friend
on May 17th, 2024
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13  I have a distinct memory of going to church camp when I was about 11 or 12 years old. Whenever I went to church camp, I always took my fishing pole. When in doubt, fish; that was my philosophy as a kid. During some free time at this particular camp, I had the privilege and the freedom to fish.   My bes...  Read More
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A Church On Fire
on May 16th, 2024
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary… Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the ri...  Read More
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A Christ-Honoring Epitaph
on May 15th, 2024
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. – Psalm 145:4  As a pastor, I sometimes do graveside services. When I go through graveyards, I find myself looking at the headstones. Have you ever done that and looked at the epitaphs? As you are looking at the epitaphs, you’ll realize that some of them are very interesting.  I came across several as I was loo...  Read More
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A Childlike Faith
on May 14th, 2024
He called a little child to him and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never entre the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:2-4)  In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry, he tells this simple yet impactful stor...  Read More
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Loving Jesus More Than The World
on May 13th, 2024
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. - 1 John 2:15 In a world filled with distractions and temptations, it’s easy to lose sight of where our true allegiance lies. Yet, 1 John 2:15 serves as an important reminder of the value of prioritizing our love for Christ above all else. Loving Jesus more than we love the world means re...  Read More
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Helping The Hurting
on May 12th, 2024
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. - Romans 12:15In a world often marked by selfishness, the call to empathize with others’ pain can seem like too much to ask. But Scripture reminds us of the profound importance of entering into the joys and sorrows of those around us. Romans 12:15 urges us to not only share in the celebrations of others but also to shoulder their burdens ...  Read More
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