When baseball great, Ty Cobb, was seventy years old, an interviewing reporter asked the Hall of Fame player, “What do you think you would hit if you were playing in this era?” (Ty Cobb was a baseball legend with a career batting average of .367). He told the reporter, “I’d probably hit around .290 or maybe .300.” The sports reporter said, “Is that because of the travel, the night games, and all th...  Read More

There is a story that goes back to ancient times about a king who had a boulder placed on a much-travelled roadway. Then he hid out to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the kingdom’s wealthiest merchants and even some of the king’s own attendants came by and simply walked around it. Many could be heard blaming the king for not keeping the roads clear for travel, but none lifted a f...  Read More

In recent writings, I have urged you to—Receive today as a gift from Almighty God. Do as the psalmist said:“This is the day the LORD has made;                            We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).As I suggested last week, you are not going to be able to enjoy today unless you—Let go of past things. Paul said, “Forgetting those things which are behind…” (Philippians 3:1...  Read More

You will recall that in my last writing I urged you to—Receive today as a gift from Almighty God. Rejoice in it! Highly regard it! Do as the psalmist says:“This is the day the LORD has made;                              We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).The Apostle Paul instructs us to Put our hope in God “who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment” (1 Timothy 6:...  Read More

It has been my custom for two decades now to begin many days, if not most, with a particular verse of scripture. This delicious morsel of truth has nourished me and energized me, like a power breakfast, to start the day. Here it is:“This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (NKJV).The psalmist seems to be inviting us to realize that today is a gift from God. The same Go...  Read More

eHomily by Pastor RonWe all have giants in our life, don’t we? You may be facing one now. It begs the question: Where can we find the strength to conquer our giants? I like the answers and have found solace in the words of Psalm 91. Here the writer describes how he found protection and power in the face of danger. In his words: “He who dwells in the secret place (shelter) of the Most High will res...  Read More