The Apostle Paul explains to a young follower of Jesus named Timothy, “the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others”. 2 Timothy 2:2 In other words, what we believe about Jesus MUST be shared with others. True followers […]
Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. […]
I recently heard the song “If You’re Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins and like I always say, there is a devotion in everything; this song is no exception. We all have times where we feel like we are going through hell in one shape or form. Things just keep happening to us, one after […]
A portion of Luke 12:15 explains, “Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions”. While Jesus was teaching in a poor community one day, a man decided to interrupt the spiritual teaching and ask Jesus to make a moral, if not a legal, ruling in his family dispute centered around an inheritance. Instead of […]
Acts 19:21 is an overlooked, drive by scripture; but I think it may hold a very important message. It says that Paul “DECIDED to go to Jerusalem, but he felt he MUST visit Rome”. God sometimes uses our ability to make sound decisions on a daily basis: weighing pros and cons, considering personal desires, making […]
Recently, I attended a friend’s mother’s funeral service. She was 92 yrs. old, lived a long life, raised 6 children and lost 2 of them years before she passed. In her lifetime, she suffered heartbreak, loss and I’m sure mounds of worry with just raising the 6 kids alone; However, what I learned about her […]
The Bible says in Proverbs 25:28, “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control”. A city without walls would not be an independent city The Bible says in Proverbs 25:28, “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a for long. A lack of protection causes the city […]
For the past 7 months, my son and his baby have been staying with me. A broken relationship and wanting a better environment for his son brought him to stay with me. Although, this was a temporary living arrangement, it is now time for him to move out on his own. I know this is what’s […]
Have you ever gone through a construction or remodeling of your home? If you have, you know the mess, the destruction that it causes at first and during the process until it is all new and beautiful again. When we become new Christians, we are just like, a home remodeling. It may bring mess; a […]
Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. Why is money such a delicate topic inside the Church? Friends, I do not think we need to view our faith and our money in a divorced way. If we boil down all our concerns, what I believe is possibly the […]