Let Us Pray

I think that we would all agree that prayers are needed in our world today as much as they’ve ever been. We need to be praying for our families, our communities, our state, our country, and the world in general. We each have our own personal needs that we lift up to God in our… Continue reading Let Us Pray

Looking for a Sign?

In 1990 when I was a teen, the rock band, Tesla released the song “Signs”. The chorus included this line, “Signs Signs Everywhere there’s signs”. It’s true! Signs are everywhere! People have always been amused by signs. Whether interstate signs, ESPN Gameday signs, bumper stickers, or signs being held up for runners in a marathon… Continue reading Looking for a Sign?

Lessons in the Storm

Last week was Easter Sunday and it was great to see so many family members and guests at our worship service. This past week we were fortunate to not be harmed by the storms that came through. Not everyone was so fortunate. While some may say I am afraid of these types of storms with… Continue reading Lessons in the Storm

The Gospel is Good News!

Good news! That’s what the word “gospel” means. Jesus died for you and me. He took our place to pay the penalty for our sins so that He could offer us eternal salvation. The gospel contains facts to be believed. Paul, in explaining the gospel he had preached to the Corinthians “by which they were… Continue reading The Gospel is Good News!

Fellow Travelers

Life is complicated. It is full of struggles every single day. Some struggles are obviously more significant or carry a little heavier weight than others. At the same time, it is hard to know just how heavy another person’s burdens may be in the moment so we should always avoid comparing our burdens to anyone… Continue reading Fellow Travelers

My Defender

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow and I stand face to face with the enemy I will know that I am not forsaken You surround me when the fire’s at my feet You’re my defender, You fight for me, I will remember, You’re all I need, You are my healer My remedy… Continue reading My Defender

A Traveler’s Guide to Heaven

ACCOMMODATIONS: Arrangements must be made in advance for accommodations (Jn 14:2). PASSPORTS: Travelers seeking entry are not permitted past the gates without proper credentials and they must be registered with the ruling authority (Rev 21:27). DEPARTURE TIME: Time of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised to be prepared to leave on short notice… Continue reading A Traveler’s Guide to Heaven

Heaven My Home

Our inheritance in heaven is so much more valuable than anything this life has to offer. However; most in the world today fail to see its worth. Our Lord says in (Mt 16:26), “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what will… Continue reading Heaven My Home