His Name…The Mighty God
When it comes to Jesus in today’s world, I think this name, the Mighty God, is least accepted. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will...
A Prayer for Patience
A lack of endurance often results in despondency or, even worse, a losing of heart. If you find yourself losing heart and tiring of the test, one answer is prayer. The Apostle Paul prayed such for the...
The Secret of Moving From “Needing To” to “Wanting To” In Spiritual Matters
How much the rich young ruler was financially worth when he spoke to Jesus is conjecture. All we know is that it was, indeed, bountiful. Whether he inherited his fortune, earned it, or a little bit of both,...
Fill In The Blank: Strong and Courageous to….?
Here is a one question, fill-in-the-blank quiz: The Lord instructs to us be strong and courageous to: ____________. My first thought was: A) to do spiritual battle: to be the warrior in slaying the Goliaths thwarting...
The High Winds of Heresy—and How Not to Be Blown Away
Heresy, the antithesis of orthodoxy, is the embracing of self-chosen doctrines diametrically opposed to the established Christian faith. For the body of Christ it is an unavoidable evil. The Apostle Paul lists it as a work of...
It Don’t Come Easy
As the preacher penned in Ecclesiastes, I understand that in everything there is a season. With that, I have concluded that my current season is one where nothing comes easy. Regardless of preparation, practice, or polity it...