"According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, …
So, You’ve Had A Bad Day?
"But safety is of the LORD." Proverb 21:31Accidents are God's way of letting us know we are not in control. They remove the artificial bubble of immunity from our mind. And in such a vulnerable position, we may learn to trust.I had an accident last week that shook up my world. It happened while at …
Character Vs Righteousness
"Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh" Colossians 3:23Every four years in the USA, we are presented with men of great character to consider electing as our president. Some of these men have rags-to-riches …
The God of the Rod
"The LORD's voice crieth unto the city,... Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it." Micah 6:9It's hard to be thankful for chastisement- even when it is well deserved. It is possible to be grateful when we understand the blessings that God's punishment brings.If the rod were given a voice, it might say: "I …
Reproach Of The Trash Truck
Would your house stink if you never emptied the garbage can? Sin is the garbage of the heart, and God has made a way to 'take out the trash.'
Alma Mater
"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Galatians 4:26 Personifying New Jerusalem as a woman is a common and yet intriguing metaphor. Scripture sets the precedent for speaking of cities in this way. Earthly Jerusalem and Samaria are called Aholibah  and Aholah in Ezekiel 23:4. Sodom is called …
Four Hidden Hard Places Ruining Your Heart
If there was a hidden hard place that was hindering the work of God in your life, would you remove it?
Tell It Again
Our Resurrection Sunday was far more blessed than I could have ever hoped for. We had a beautiful day, and a wonderful service to remember. We had 98 in attendance, with over 20 in our junior church services, and over 60 adults in the sanctuary to worship with us.The Lord also granted us an extra …
What Is Your Biggest Problem?
"Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" Galatians 5:7I discovered this little guy as I was weeding my garden. He is one of about a dozen sunflowers that were planted at the northeast corner of my small plot. This is an example of the miracle of growth …
What Were You Looking For On Easter?
Easter, like all other major holidays can be summed up in one word. Christmas is giving. Independence Day is American. Thanksgiving is thanks. Easter, summed up in one word, is searching.Pagans would search for romance in ancient times, motivated by lust. Children today search for colorful plastic eggs stuffed with candy and other surprises. Religions see today …
