Throughout scripture, God commands us (Christians) to honor specific people in our lives, in specific ways, regardless of their unworthiness … More
Category: Self Examination
The Beauty of Fear
Job 28:28 ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding. ’” … More
Loving Your Neighbor: The New Signs and Wonders
Hebrews 1:1-2 “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but … More
Riches vs. Repentance
Matthew 19:16-20 “And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have … More
Test the Spirits
1 John 4:1a “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God,” … More
Owed an Apology?
We (Christians) are sinners and our flesh is still at enmity with God. Just read through Romans 7 and you … More
The Christian Who Cried Wolf
“The road to hell is paved with good intensions.” – Unknown Scripture encourages the rebuking of false prophets and teachers. … More
Love Our Enemies?
Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. ’ But … More
Flying Sparks
Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” The most treasured friendships are those which can sustain brutal honesty. … More
My Biggest Lesson Learned in 2013 (Part 2)
In my last blog: “My Greatest Lesson Learned of 2013”, I shared that I had come to the realization that I … More
My Biggest Lesson Learned in 2013
With many people looking forward, attempting to fulfill a newly made resolution for 2014, I figured that I would go … More
Giving
If you have been following my blogs, you know that the primary theme is to encourage the brethren. This blog … More
Partnership in the Gospel
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, … More
WDJD?
Several years ago a friend gave me the book “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon. It’s a novel written in … More
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for … More
The Burdening of the Brethren
Romans 14:1-13 “Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. For one believes … More
Be Gentle
This past weekend I went through what is called a Mohs surgery. It’s a procedure where the doctor shaves off … More
Joy?
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 “There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in … More
Who Me?
Titus 1:5-9 (ESV) Qualifications for Elders “This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what … More
Just Bloom, Where You Are Planted
A few years ago I was asked to speak at the church I used to attend. I was asked to … More