20220828 Is God There? When the most difficult moments of life come upon us, is God there? Does He care when we are overtaken with grief? When I was in elementary school, a little five-year-old boy from church was hit by a school bus and killed. His mother grieved for years and would often start… Read More »

20220821 What Am I Doing Here? One of the stanzas of the children’s song, “O Be Careful Little Eyes,” says “O be careful little feet where you go.” Such teaches our little ones that there are places where one who loves the Lord should not go. Solomon realized that one must carefully consider where he… Read More »

20220814 Do You See and Hear? After Jesus spoke the parable of the Sower, His disciples came and said to Him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” (Matthew 13.10). Do you remember Jesus’ answer? Jesus said, “This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing… Read More »

20220807 “He Looked For A City” In Hebrews 11, the writer gives many illustrations of Old Testament “heroes,” to show how the just live by faith and the result of such living. I find it interesting that Abraham believed and followed God’s commandment into such a drastic change of lifestyle. In verses 8-10, we read:… Read More »

20220731 Do I Have To Come To Worship? Is coming to worship essential? Is it okay if I just stay at home and watch worship services on the television? Many enjoy plopping down on the couch or in their favorite chair, in their pajamas and a cup of coffee in their hand, and viewing services… Read More »

20220724 Don’t Envy The Wicked Have you ever questioned, “Why do the wicked prosper?” We tend to look at the prosperity of those in the world and question whether being a Christian is truly worth it. Many who do not believe in Jesus seem to have terrific lives and appear to have everything they desire… Read More »

20220717 The heavens declare the glory of God, And the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 This week NASA released a new, color photograph taken by the Webb Space Telescope that has given us the clearest images of deep space ever taken. No doubt the debate will go on between those who believe God… Read More »

20220710 God Is Working Have you ever wondered if God is actually working in your life? Or does God really notice you and is He concerned with that through which you are going? One of the passages of scripture that often helps me the most when things are difficult or uncertain is where Paul says,… Read More »

20220703 Excellent Christianity Have you ever heard someone referred to as an exceptional Christian? Understanding that we certainly do not live for the praise of men, why would someone regard another in such high esteem? Because of their attitude? Their knowledge of the Word? Their acts of kindness? Certainly, you could answer any of the… Read More »

20220626 Inhibiting The Spirit One of the tremendous blessings we receive when we become children of God is the indwelling Holy Spirit. The scriptures teach that at the point of baptism, one receives the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2.38; 5.32). The Holy Spirit comes into our hearts and takes up residence within us.… Read More »