“… And the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”Galatians 2:20I read a cute little story about a pastor in Texas who illustrated ...  Read More

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete...  Read More

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”Proverbs 18:24I usually laugh then get mad when a box arrives at our home or business that says...  Read More

“He will never leave you nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 Almost daily I receive an email, a phone call or a text from someone dealing with fear and almost ...  Read More

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” Psalm 42:11 Most all have heard the expression...  Read More

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."Matthew 5:16As my wife and I walked in the dark with our kids and grand kids last night Jesus ...  Read More

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.”Psalm 139:14The word, “inscape” was taken from poet Gerard Manley Hopkin’s noti...  Read More

“A time to laugh, a time to dance, a time to gather stones, a time to embrace”From Ecclesiastes 3:1-8As my wife and planned this years family vacation with all of our kids and grandkids to the beach t...  Read More

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”Proverbs 18:24Reading from John’s gospel we can learn a lot about friendship from studying the ...  Read More

“So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”Matthew 8:27Have you ever considered that our God thrives in chaos? What I am trying to say is that the worse ...  Read More

“But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”John 6:68I have this thought racing through my mind, a solitary thought this morning, “You”. As I conside...  Read More

“You are a royal priesthood, His priceless possession”1 Peter 2:9 (paraphrased)Here is a thought going into the weekend. Have you actually thought about your worth? No, I’m not talking about your fina...  Read More