Are You Guarding Your Heart?
May 31, 2026 The heart is the seed of affections and really the focal point of all spiritual change. In fact, Jesus said that you can tell what is in the heart by what you see is important to a…
Offended!
May 24, 2026 In a day when everyone seems to be offended by someone or something that has happened, there is a desperate cry for instruction as to what we should do when we are offended, and quite frankly, what…
Don’t Be Stiff-necked
May 17, 2026 Have you ever seen an infant refusing to do what mom and dad want? They will stiffen their bodies and their necks as if they could actually resist the will of the parent. Interesting how we do…
The Anatomy of Making Bad Choices
May 10, 2026 Bad choices, we all make them from time to time, so it is good to analyze what happens behind the scenes and a good way to do that is to look at an example in the word…
Making A Wise Decision
May 3, 2026 We have all come to a crossroad in life where it is necessary to make a decision to go one way or the other. Some people seek the will of the Lord in the matter, while others…
Delight Yourself in the Lord
April 26, 2026 There is a great promise in Psalm 37 from which we can take great comfort if we follow the instruction that is presented. Psalm 37:4 (ESV) — 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give…
The Problem of a Divided Heart
April 19, 2026 Is your heart divided? “Of course not,” is the answer most give to that question. But the reality is this: unless we are totally focused upon loving God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength…
Certainties For Life’s Uncertainties
April 12, 2026 Can you imagine being one of the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and hearing Him talk freely about His upcoming crucifixion and resurrection? I’m sure they were perplexed at His words because they did not understand…
Living in the Power of the Resurrection
April 5, 2026 Traditionally, people who don’t normally go to church find their way there for Easter. In fact, people who normally don’t get dressed up for any occasion find a little extra special look for Easter occasions. What about…
The Rare Quality of Faithfulness
March 29, 2026 The fact that faithfulness is something that is celebrated as an admirable trait and faithfulness is commanded of us as stewards, then it behooves us to seek to be faithful in all things. The writer of the…
We Need One Another
March 22, 2026 Whenever people say they can be a Christian without being part of a local church body, they are missing a good portion of what the Bible describes of the accountability and interpersonal involvement in the words, “one…
The Second Coming
March 15, 2026 Ever since Jesus ascended from earth to Heaven, His disciples have been instructed about, and therefore have been looking for, His second coming. Acts 1:9–11 (ESV) — 9 And when he had said these things, as they…
The Deceitful Heart
March 8, 2026 We often hear the phrase, “just follow your heart,” but that is really not a good idea. Why? Just consider the wisdom of the Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:9–10 (ESV) — 9 The heart is deceitful above all things,…
The Bump of Uncomfortable
March 1, 2026 I was reading the words of a famous coach recently in his offering some motivation for his runners to push through difficult workouts. His advice was to keep the big picture in mind so as to see…
Marks of a Perfect Mind
February 22, 2026 There are many descriptions of “the mind” as it pertains to the way we live our lives. Many talk today about a “divided mind” as they feel pulled in a multitude of directions. Others speak of a…
Which Is Better?
February 15, 2026 Life consists of constantly making decisions about which way is better. We are constantly having to make choices, and it can be hard if we have not decided about what is important in life. There’s really a…
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
February 8, 2026 There seems to be two extremes in that title which is taken from Jesus’ words in the “sermon on the mount.” Matthew 5:3 (ESV) — 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom…
Approaching The Finish Line
February 1, 2026 As you go through the race of life, it’s good to have a sense of the finish line because it gives you the perspective that the struggles of life are a definite period and will soon come…
Though Dead, Yet They Speak
January 25, 2026 Over the years I have developed a tradition when asked to preach a funeral or memorial service of asking for the Bible of the deceased. I find it very helpful to take note of the things marked…
The Blessing Of “Shall Not”
January 18, 2026 There are many people in the world who reject God and His word, pointing to the Ten Commandments are being “excessively restrictive” as they say a bunch of “shall nots.” In closer inspection and understanding you will…
Where There Is No Vision
January 11, 2026 You’ve probably heard that title, which is a portion of scripture, prompting the need for leaders to set things in a direction or the people will perish in doing things on their own, rather than the cohesiveness…
Faithfulness Is Success
January 4, 2026 How do you judge success? If someone were to ask you to define success, what would your answer be? Then the real question is how does your life define success? In other words, what are you striving…
Wonderful Things to Come
December 28, 2025 As we anticipate the coming year with hope, people talk about great expectations. Some are founded upon realistic goals, but some are unfounded based upon unrealistic wishes. Regardless, the turning of the calendar brings with it an…
The Fountain of Life
December 21, 2025 The explorer Ponce de Leon landed in St. Augustine in search of the fountain of youth and people today, although they don’t use the term, seem to be ever looking for the fountain of youth. The Bible…
Overcoming A Monkey Mind
December 14, 2025 There’s a phenomenon that is popular today known as “monkey mind.” Officially, the “monkey mind” is a term that refers to being unsettled, restless, or confused; however, it is often referenced in the way your mind seems…
The Sin of Doing Nothing
December 7, 2025 It’s easy to watch things happen or to wish something would happen or not happen, but to sit and watch or wish and do nothing is sin. What? The Bible is clear about the sin of doing…
The Joy of Sacrificial Service
November 30, 2025 It almost seems like an oxymoron to connect joy and sacrificial service, but that is exactly how the Bible describes how we are to serve God and what those who do, receive. Philippians 2:17–18 (ESV) — 17…
Cultivating Gratitude
November 23, 2025 There is a plethora of reasons to be grateful. Multiple studies are out today with clear evidence of the many benefits that expressing gratitude plays a positive role in physical, mental, emotional, and of course spiritual health…
What Is Up with Angels?
November 16, 2025 There are many mysteries regarding angels, so the best thing to do is to go to the scriptures to see what is up with angels. We are often told that everyone has a guardian angel. That is…
Everything We Need
November 9, 2025 A good practice when overwhelmed with the demands of life is to write out what you need. Think of God coming to your rescue and asking you what is it that you need? By the way –…
Approval From God
November 2, 2025 The Bible is full of expressions of God’s approval, some of which are God simply expressing the wonderful truth that in the Lord Jesus Christ we find not only acceptance and approval, but everlasting love and an…
Handfuls of Purpose
October 26, 2025 There’s a scene in the book of Ruth in which Ruth is gleaning in the field of Boaz, and Boaz instructs his men who are harvesting the field to leave some “handfuls of purpose.” Of course, to…
Blessing in Correction from God
October 19, 2025 The scriptures tell us that God’s ways are not our ways; in fact, they are far above our ways and thoughts. Therefore, when we are corrected by God, we must know it is for our good, even…
So Great Salvation
October 12, 2025 What is the greatest thing in all the world? When we consider the greatness of our God extending such mercy to sinners like us in the giving of His Son to take away our sin, we must…
How Then Shall We Pray?
October 5, 2025 Many people are caught in the dilemma of seeing things that are troubling on every hand from the leadership in our country including the advocation of things contrary to historical values of the republic. The repeated question…
The Broken Tooth Syndrome
September 28, 2025 Picture this: You take a seat at your favorite restaurant awaiting the opportunity to order the steak for which you have been longing. Your mouth is watering as you place your order in anticipation of that first…
What Is on Your Reading List?
September 21, 2025 It is good to have (or at least to begin) a list of books to read during the year. Do you have one, or at least have a list in mind? It’s been well said that leaders…
The World, The Flesh, and The Devil
September 14, 2025 Christians often are described as being in a constant battle with the world, the flesh, and the devil. Although the exact words are not seen, the premise is there. James 3:14–15 (ESV) — 14 But if you…
The Wells of Salvation
September 7, 2025 You may not have thought of the blessings that are yours as you were drawn to the Lord Jesus Christ, but the blessings are so numerous it’s like drawing from an unending well. Isaiah 12:3 (ESV) —…
Hitting the Wall and What to Do
August 31, 2025 There’s a phenomenon known in the endurance world as “hitting the wall.” There are many explanations as to why this strange occurrence happens and despite the lack of knowing “why” exactly, it is real as I know…
Living In the Moment
August 24, 2025 Let’s face it, we are not as good at multitasking as we think we are. If we are trying to carry on a conversation while writing or anything else, the person on the other end of our…
Stand Firm
August 17, 2025 If ever there was a time for a call to sit up and take notice of an old saying that is quite true, it is today: “If you fail to stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”…
The Gift of Suffering
August 10, 2025 What a title! Some would advise that a title like that will not build an audience, and that I should allure you to benefits rather than come right out with the truth. The Bible, however, is extremely…
The Will of Worship
August 3, 2025 If we are to love the Lord with all that is within us, it makes sense that our worship of the One True and Holy God would involve our wills at the highest level. This is demonstrated…
Study To Be Quiet
July 27, 2025 With all the noise and chatter going on in the world today, a fresh reminder to study to be quiet seems rather refreshing. The text in the KJV brings the admonition to “study to be quiet,” whereas…
Would you Steal from God?
July 20, 2025 “How could he do it? Didn’t he think about the consequences? I can’t believe we never caught him.” Those were words from an elder of a church where the treasurer had embezzled over a hundred thousand dollars…
The Test of Humility
July 13, 2025 God has promised His grace, His look, His presence, along with a personal revival of spirit to those who are humble. How would this blessing of humility look? Peter gives us ground for testing whether we are…
Of What Are You So Afraid?
July 6, 2025 There is much fear in the hearts of people today. In this post-Covid era, people are still reeling in the effects of the overwhelming words of fright that prevailed in the country. But wait! Is that how…
The Word Is Settled Forever
June 29, 2025 Many times, people question the validity of the Bible or treat it as a document written by man. As the old saying goes, if man wanted to have written the Bible, he couldn’t have written it because…
The Heavy Weight of Busyness
June 22, 2025 People today are “so busy.” In fact, people are “so busy” as to the neglect of personal health, family relationships, and even worse they neglect fellowship with God. When I have inquired about busyness from people who…