There are so many of us who have been deeply troubled, and our hearts broken, by recent acts of violence in our nation and in the news, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This murderous act of violence has caused a huge response, as you have probably noticed—and for good reason. Charlie Kirk was fearless and articulate in his positions on moral and spiritual issues. In addition, he had a...  Read More

Someone introduced me to a woman awhile back who was 101 years old. As we were sitting there, making small talk, I told her she looked good for her age. Frankly, my comment seemed a bit awkward at the time, but I did not know what to say. Anyway, I pressed on and said to her, “You have seen a lot of changes in your lifetime” and that began an interesting conversation…Think about it: In her lifetim...  Read More

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).I am excited to begin a new series this week from the Gospel of John called MEET JESUS. I love the Gospel of John! Here’s why: It introduces us to Jesus, the Son of God. We find here that Jesus came to earth, the Shekinah glory...  Read More

I have always loved the verse where Paul says, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17). This is true, indeed! Here is how it works: When you are saved initially by God’s grace, you are set free from the penalty of sin, which is separation from God. However, God’s grace continues to work in you in bringing you to an understanding that you are no longer bound by the ...  Read More

This past Sunday I enjoyed listening to Dr. David Lema, our guest preacher, and his message on the church at Smyrna. No church faced bigger problems, yet none received greater praise. This was a good church, yet it suffered much. Jesus said to the church, “I know your afflictions; I know your troubles. I know what you are going through…” (Revelation 2:9). What were they going through? They were pr...  Read More

Oxford professor and apologist, C.S. Lewis, wrote that at the moment of his conversion he was amazed to discover there is a God. Interestingly, he said what surprised him most about his newly discovered Christian faith was the joy. In his autobiographical account of his conversion Surprised by Joy Lewis said, “Joy is the serious business of heaven…all His biddings are joy.”English novelist and jou...  Read More