What Counts? When believers argue publicly about doctrine, I’m sure non-believers roll their eyes and distance themselves even more from faith in Christ. During the first century, one of the big debates was the question of whether Gentiles needed to be circumcised like their Jewish brothers. Paul, a Jew, said this: “For in Christ Jesus …
Real Peace. Stress is a dynamic that raises its ugly head in our lives from time to time. Sometimes, we feel like stress has become a permanent resident within in us. Don’t believe the lie that we must live with it. Study and pray through Paul’s encouraging words below. The Lord, and peace, are near! …
Immanuel—God With Us: Our world is broken. If we live long enough, we will experience pain, grief, betrayal and perhaps even cruelty. The good news is, we are not alone in our darkest hour. Jesus has told us that He will never leave us or forsake us. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and …
Righteousness: Alistair Begg has said, “On our best week, we are no closer to God. On our worst week, we are no further from God. Because our standing with the Father is all in the righteousness of Christ.” “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we …
Independence Day: Happy 4th! Our nation has grown by leaps and bounds since we gained our independence from the British Empire in 1776. We, for the most part, are a proud nation. With growth, come many challenges. I have a brief thought on this: Our nation, business, community, baseball program and family, will only grow …
God’s Faithfulness: People sometime disappoint us. Even family members and close friends may occasionally not understand you or not be available when you need them….but…. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”(2 Thessalonians 3:3) “The glory of God’s faithfulness is that no sin of ours …
Ask, Seek, Knock: God knows our needs before we ask, even so, we should ask. He may not give to us what we want at the time of asking, but He will give us what we need. Sometimes we wait and receive something even better. From the ‘Sermon on the Mount’: “For everyone who asks …
Excellence: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”(1 Corinthians 10:31) We would do well to think of this verse as we develop relationships, work for our employer, post on social media, or even work on a mundane task. When we do this, God receives …
Seek: What are we seeking today…more influence, more respect, more prestige, more peace, more wins? In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says this: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33 “I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; …
Everything Matters: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”(Colossians 3:17) This is such a powerful verse! This is a wonderful verse to meditate on and to ask God how He wants us to implement these …