Here are some thoughts I have had in regards to living out the Christian faith.
In his book, The Secret Of Happiness, Billy Graham shares a story of someone asking about a victorious life. Though there isn’t a formula, two words could describe it: surrender and devotion. Surrender and Devotion Nothing can replace daily devotions and time with the Lord. Hudson Taylor once said, “Never mind how great the pressure … Read more
Did you realize the walking on the water miracle happened between being with the large crowds? In Matthew 14:22, they had just fed 5000 – an incredible gathering and miracle. After the meal, Jesus strategically sent his disciples off while he dismissed the crowd. The next few verses tell of the disciples in their boat … Read more
“God loves the ordinary. The world tries to seduce us with the extraordinary. The culture fills our minds with dreams of home runs, but life is about getting up every day and hitting a single.” Matthew Kelley In his book, “Resisting Happiness” the author, Matthew Kelly, believes the culture works against us, giving us a … Read more
Someone once said, “The Bible needs no more defending than a lion.” God’s word stands for itself and does it’s work in the hearts of people. A bit of scripture from God’s Holy Word can change a person! Even reading about the Bible can change us. For example, John Wesley felt his heart strangely warmed … Read more
The Torchlighter Series is currently free on Amazon Prime Video (for who know how long). Though I had heard of these videos and had seen one at an event, I hadn’t watched most of them. These basic animation stories are a powerful witness to great men and women of faith who were sold out for … Read more
Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. Luke 22:35 This is a question referring back to a time in Luke 10:4 when Jesus sent out the disciples to the surrounding communities. He specifically said, don’t take a purse, sandals or a bag, just go. … Read more
I’m reading the Triumphal Entry passage this morning before worship (which will be at 10:00 am on Facebook Live). There are a number of interesting things about 2020 Palm Sunday, namely the fact that we can’t meet together during this quarantine. It’s going to be an unusual Holy Week! In some ways, this might heighten … Read more
Thinking takes some effort. And I’m amazed just how much God’s word invites us to put in the effort to allow our minds to be renewed. God’s redeeming work is done aside from and in spite of us. This love and sacrifice could never be earned, only accepted as it’s given freely. But as we … Read more
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. … Read more
Every four years, we get an extra 1440 minutes added to our lives – a full day. What will you do with your extra day this year? If you’re like me, you’ve already filled it up with plans and you may not have even thought too much about it. But these extra minutes today remind … Read more