This past Sunday we talked about God’s grace and, more specifically, the privilege of God’s grace. This coming Sunday we will continue to think about God’s grace in bringing us new life and abundant l...  Read More

There is a story that makes me smile. It seems two middle-aged men were discussing the problems of getting older. One of the men said, “The tough part for me is that it is terrible growing older alone...  Read More

An older fellow asked his granddaughter, “What did you learn in Sunday School today about God?” She said, “What I learned is that God never says, ‘Oops!’”That is funny—but true. God never makes a mist...  Read More

Kyle Idleman in his book, Not a Fan, talks about a move he made in which he saved the heaviest piece of furniture until last, which was the desk from his office. As he was pushing and pulling the desk...  Read More

On Sunday we talked about worry—and rightfully so—because sometimes we worry. That is pretty normal. Now, if per chance, you do not worry—I mean, never worry—then I do not want to make you worry. I do...  Read More

This past Sunday I preached on the subject, What You Feel When You Fail (Luke 22:31-34, 54-62) and what we feel is characterized in the statement about Peter after he failed, “He went outside and wept...  Read More

The prophet Zechariah tells us: Do not despise the day of small things (Zechariah 4:10). Here is why: The small things you do can make a big difference.In the latter days of World War II, an American ...  Read More

“The Bible is a harbor where I can drop my anchor, feeling certain that it will hold.” (C.H. Spurgeon)The Word of God for a Christian means this: You can believe it and build your life on it. Also, yo...  Read More

“Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).Author L.B. Cowan shares t...  Read More

One day Jesus was walking along on his way to Jerusalem when two blind men began yelling at him. The Bible says, “Two blind men shouted ‘Lord, have mercy on us!’ Jesus stopped and called them, ‘What d...  Read More

“In that day you will say…‘Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid’” (Isaiah 12:1-2). Isaiah is writing: One day this is what you will say…What is he talking about? Well, Isaiah, th...  Read More

Today is Christmas Eve and so our thoughts naturally return to the first Christmas day. In a small town called Bethlehem a baby was born, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. Shepherds ...  Read More