God Is Faithful
December 17, 2023 The title of this article is seen a number of times in the scriptures and each time we see another reason to be thankful that God is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9 (ESV) — 9 God is faithful,…
Our Hope
December 10, 2023 Entering the advent season brings an expectation of hope as our hearts are renewed by the thoughts of the incarnation, God manifest in the flesh, as Jesus Christ came to this world to take away our sins.…
A Sure Anchor for the Soul
December 3, 2023 Where do you turn when things get tough in life? If you turn to the promises of God, your hope is in a safe place. If you turn to anything other than the promises of God, your…
The True Hope of Christmas
November 26, 2023 When you hear of the hope of Christmas you must realize there are several meanings behind that expression. For many people the hope of Christmas is the warm and fuzzy feeling they recall as a child looking…
Give Thanks
November 19, 2023 Tis the season to give thanks but are you a grateful person? Do you live on ready to express your gratitude? What makes a person come across as ungrateful and what does that indicate? Gratitude for a…
Where Is Your Identity?
November 12, 2023 Ask a person who they are and most will tell you what they do for a living. Ask a person about their identity and it’s interesting what kind of answer you’ll get or what kind of strange…
Pocket Full of Promises
November 5, 2023 When I was in college, I always carried a little paperback book with me that was a source of great encouragement. The book titled, “The Jesus Person Pocket Promise Book” was a compilation of 800 promises of…
Buttermilk in the Fridge
October 29, 2023 It’s quite common to show up for a group ride or workout and see someone who has not been present for a while and when you inquire about their absence they reply, “life gets in the way.”…
I’d Like To File A Complaint, Please
October 22, 2023 In a day when all companies seem to be downsizing, the typical customer service department has gone digital. Typically, now when you have a complaint, you can’t just call the customer service department. Instead, you are directed…
Time For a Mindset Reset
October 15, 2023 Have you ever been envious of people who portray success but do not portray a fear for God or respect for His word? It’s easy to fall into the trap of the world where every decision is…
Breaking the Trap of the Goldilocks Pattern
October 8, 2023 There’s a trap to which we easily fall prey when we follow the pattern of the majority of people around us. Like in the children’s story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” Goldilocks sought what was just…
Lamenting Your Way Out of The Pit
October 1, 2023 What do you do when you find yourself in the pit? Let’s face it, we all find ourselves in circumstances of sorrow, disappointment, fear, grief, or pain that the best way to describe the situation is calling…
God Is Able
September 24, 2023 There are times when the frustrations of life overwhelm us because we take our focus off the admonition to cast all of our cares upon God because He cares for us and promises to sustain us. 1…
The Battle with Self-Sabotage
September 17, 2023 There could be a variety of reasons behind a person missing the mark, seeming to sabotage what they are doing or the direction they are going. Sometimes a person is trying to live up to expectations to…
Our Hiding Place
September 10, 2023 We have all felt it: the pangs of disappointment, setback, or despair make us want to just run away. Some people do run from their problems, others find a “get-away” in drugs, alcohol, video games, or porn.…
An Eye on Eternal Things
September 3, 2023 It’s easy to get stuck on things of this world. We see what is happening in the news and get depressed. We often focus on our own suffering and feel we wonder if there is any hope…
True Riches
August 27, 2023 As we live in the midst of a society who celebrates the rich and famous, we need to ask ourselves who is really the richest person in the world? Some would argue for one person or another…
Joy and Enthusiasm
August 20, 2023 When is the last time you thought about approaching your day with joy and enthusiasm? We are prone to express joy and enthusiasm when things go according to plan, when we accomplish our goals, or feel good.…
The Righteous Judge
August 13, 2023 There are many questions today about what is going on in the world and how involved God is. Sometimes we get frustrated and wonder when God is going to come in judgment. A good read of 2…
The Shining Face of God
August 7, 2023 God has given us insight into what He is like as He has revealed Himself in His word. The various phrases that deal with God’s shining face are great examples that depict the benefits that we find…
Worship 101
July 30, 2023 Corporate worship seems to be downplayed in our current society. By corporate worship I mean the value of being part of the church body and worshipping together as one body, rather than people worshipping as individuals in…
The Apple of the Eye
July 23, 2023 As much as we may feel the pain when we are hurt by others, we have the assurance that God really feels our pain. Zechariah 2:8 (ESV) — 8 For thus said the Lord of hosts, after…
Exceedingly
July 16, 2023 The word exceeding or exceedingly seems like the perfect word to describe the works of God. He goes beyond all that we could ever think, dream, or even imagine. My purpose in this article is simply to…
Preparing To Meet God
July 9, 2023 We prepare for whatever we think is important. Therefore, the converse is also true: if we haven’t prepared for something it’s a good indicator we didn’t think it to be that important. Amos 4:12 (ESV) — 12…
Freedom From Fear
July 2, 2023 Wouldn’t it be great to be free from all fear? We know that fear of any sort cripples us as it holds us captive from doing or experiencing what we desire. Stop and think about the hold…
Making Each Day Count
June 25, 2023 In order to get the most out of each day, we need to view each day as a gift from God and do our best to make it count. Consider what Moses wrote in Psalm 90 as…
Avoiding Decision Fatigue
June 18, 2023 You have probably experienced the scenario of trying to watch what you eat but have come to the end of the day when you didn’t have something planned and couldn’t decide on what to fix so you…
Unanswered Prayer
June 11, 2023 There’s not a person who has not experienced the phenomenon of unanswered prayer, or I should say, “apparent unanswered prayer.” There are times when God’s answer is a “no,” or a “wait,” or even a “there is…
A Lot of Groaning
June 4, 2023 Have you noticed the groaning of people lately? Maybe it’s a sign of age, or a sign of much stress, or maybe a sign that we really don’t belong in this world. Notice how much groaning is…
Supplies of Grace
May 28, 2023 The biblical term “grace” is a loaded word that means “unmerited favor or gift” but so much more. Not only is grace a favor or gift that is unmerited, but this gift also includes “mercy” which means…
Responding To Loss
May 21, 2023 I never will forget the feeling that overwhelmed our family in returning home to find our house had been burglarized. There was a feeling of disbelief at first as we went from room to room seeing things…
Relief In Suffering
May 14, 2023 There are times when we all feel the pangs of suffering. It may be the pains of physical affliction. Others may feel the taxing of emotional strain or relational disunity. It can even be the stress of…
Digging Out the Root of Bitterness
May 7, 2023 There are many plants that build a network of roots below the surface so that when you feel you have killed the pesky plant it finds a way of coming back, often in new places. If left…
Like a Wave of the Sea
April 30, 2023 One of the most mesmerizing aspects of life is to watch the waves at the ocean. It’s probably the rhythm of the waves, but whatever it is you can get caught staring at the ocean waves and…
Intentionality
April 23, 2023 As we gathered for our weekly prayer meeting, our faithful members were a bit taken by a request from one of the students that we pray for her to have more intentionality. As we broke down the…
Fullness of Blessing
April 16, 2023 There’s an old test that people have used to determine if you are an optimist or a pessimist: “Do you see the glass half full or half empty?” If you see the glass as half full, you…
Relief for the Pain of Loneliness
April 9, 2023 Loneliness can be quite dreadful, and a growing number of people suffer from lonesomeness at an alarmable rate as the isolation brought about by COVID did much to add to the experience of loneliness for great number…
What’s the Big Deal?
April 2, 2023 What’s The Big Deal? Although followers of the Lord Jesus Christ have for centuries made a big deal of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and rightly so for a variety of reasons, today it seems Christians are…