What is the most important part of a car? The engine is important but if you are attempting to drive at night on a dark country road and you have no headlights the engine is not helping you very much. The ignition certainly helps to crank the car but if there is a monsoon rainfall… Continue reading The Most Important Part
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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
Put Off, Put On, Let In, & Let Out
“But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge… … Therefore, put on tender mercies,… Continue reading Put Off, Put On, Let In, & Let Out
Love and Fear
“What does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 10:12). God requires all mankind to fear Him. Having no fear of God is… Continue reading Love and Fear