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 life. But, for now, I want to remind you that it is also God’s grace which enables us to weather the storms of adversity and to move on to brighter days and calmer seas. Yes, dear Christian, we will al...  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. I mean—my wife hasn’t had a birthday in ten years.” We may laugh at that—but there is truth to it. We were never intended to grow older alone. Whether single or married, God designed you and me to e...  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 mistake. However, we sure do! We have a lot of “Oops” moments! We make many mistakes, and over a lifetime, we commit a lot of sins! Yeah, we all have sinned… (Romans 3:23). But all who have sinned have no...  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 with all his might, his 4-year-old son came over and asked if he could help. So together, they started sliding the desk across the floor. His little boy was pushing and grunting as they inched their ...  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 not want you thinking that may not be normal. If you do not worry, then don’t worry about it. Enjoy it! If you do worry some of the time or most of the time, then this follow-up writing on worry is f...  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 bitterly” (v. 62). We all know how that feels for we have all failed (in some way). The good news is that we are in good company…For example—·       George Washington surrendered at Fort Necessity du...  Read More