I don’t have all the answers, in fact, the older I get the more I realize what I don’t know.   One thing I know for certain though is that the LORD God, the creator and sustainer of life desires to dwell with mankind in the present and forever in His eternal kingdom someday.   Does that mean we won’t have afflictions...

God’s greatest desire is that you and I spend an eternity with Him and one another someday in a place called heaven and He provided the only way - through His Son, Jesus Christ.   But God did not save us only for heavens sake, but for earthly sake, and He actually desires for you and I to enjoy or embrace the journey here on earth. ...

What comes to mind when you think of fear?

Fear plays an important function in our lives.   Fear is actually a healthy, normal and necessary emotional response.   A healthy amount of fear keeps us safe and away from danger.   One should have a healthy fear of fire for instance.   One should have a healthy fear of swimming in...

“Be strong!”   God said, “I am sending you.”   Moses’ response, “Who am I…what shall I say…suppose they will not listen…I am slow in speech…send someone else.” (cf. Exodus 3)

God said, “ You mighty man of valor!”   Gideon’s response, “my...

Sic Parvis Magna is a latin phrase which translates to “Greatness from Small Beginnings.”   The motto originates from an explorer dated back to 1587 by Sir Francis Drake.   He said, “There must be a beginning to any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true...

“We’re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; we’re marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God.” - Isaac Watts

The body of Christ is made up of a diverse group of redeemed people.   Individually we come from different backgrounds and vocations. We have uniques gifts, interests and passions.   We...

My heart and prayers continue to go out to the families of those whose loved ones were taken in yet another horrific shooting.   Although this one was close to home, I cannot imagine how family and friends of the victims are feeling.   I am thankful for the young man who was on the scene and prevented further loss of life.   ...

Have you heard the expression “I’ve got your back?”   What does that mean?   Essentially a second set of eyes.   It is the equivalent of saying “I will look out for you.”   A person saying they have your back means they are there to help you out, they are a second set of eyes and hands for you.

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“I’d like to think that I’m older now

And surely I must have grown out of this

I’d like to reach some higher ground

But what a sad life to live without

Grace and mercy, grace and mercy.” - Lyrics Grace & Mercy, Jess Ray

Mercy delivers us from what we do deserve.   Grace gives us what we do not deserve. ...

“I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did…,that I may be filled with joy, when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you…” (cf. 2 Timothy 1:3-7)

Happy Independence Day!   - “A call to remembrance of our heritage and faith!”   I, for one, am thankful for...