We Are Who We Are Because of The Grace of God
We Are Who We Are Because of The Grace of God But by the grace of God I am what I am. 1st Corinthians 15:10 I am sure you have heard the phrases, By the grace of God or I am saved by the grace of God. So what is God’s grace? The simplest answer […]
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit “Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” Romans 5:5 The Holy Spirit lives within our hearts. It both shows us God’s love and helps us with our lives. The Holy Spirit’s very essence is part […]
Are Religious Freedoms Being Trampled
Are Religious Freedoms Being Trampled Because of the Corona Virus? For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Due to the lockdowns across our country caused by Covid-19, most churches have been ordered to be closed. Ironically in most states, Liquor stores have been declared an […]
Finding God is Like Learning to Fish
Finding God is Like Learning to Fish I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me. Proverbs 8:17 When I was twelve, I lived in a very rural part of central Massachusetts. Our home was surrounded by farms and streams. A very pastoral setting. I was also of the […]
Crossing Our River Jordan
The River Jordan and Being Courageous With Your Faith Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Joshua stands in front of the River Jordan as God’s newly appointed leader of the Israelites who left Egypt […]
Jesus Asks Us to Follow Him
Jesus Asks Us to Follow Him “As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and […]
Christians, Get Along with Each Other!
Christians, Get Along with Each Other! Epistle to the Ephesians Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 If I had to sum up the message of Ephesians, I would say that […]
Paul and Pleasing God
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1st Thessalonians 2:4 Paul sits in Corinth having been joined by his student, Timothy and writes a letter to the church in Thessalonica. The date is sometime between […]
Finding Hope and Love; Not Fear through the Coronavirus
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 A friend of mine said they were tired of listening to all the news about the Coronavirus, it was making him fearful. When […]
Being a Realistic Optimist and Using Faith to Survive Tough Times
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 During the Vietnam War, Jim Stockdale was flying his navy jet over North Vietnam. Below him, he saw a missile rising up on the course to hit his jet. Despite his efforts, the […]