I“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildo...Read More
Philippians 2:1-2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make ...Read More
Each new year we make plans, resolutions and start new projects in the hope for good things. I would submit to you that one of the best goals you can make this new year is an increase in re...Read More
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul… The 23rd Psalm is a wonderful ...Read More
A lament is a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. As the Bible illustrates there are many times in the human existence that are difficult, emotional, depressing or overtly sad. &...Read More
Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is ...Read More
It is absolutely amazing how simple truth can radically change the most dramatic circumstances. There have been so many times in my life as a parent, as a pastor, as a man, where I have been overwh...Read More
The humility of Jesus is such a stark contrast to normal human behavior. Take a moment to look at these statements of Jesus, the Lord of the Universe. Observe His humility:“”The Son can ...Read More
While almost all people pray, few people have supernatural, life sustaining growth in their lives of prayer. In this blog, and those following, I want to focus on truths and practices that ...Read More
Phillipians 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by pr...Read More
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for y...Read More
Philippians 2:3-11 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the ot...Read More
There are few gifts that you can give, or receive this Christmas season, that are more powerful than the gift of forgiveness and blessing. To forgive, or cancel a debt of emotional, relational, spirit...Read More
1 Timothy 6:6-8 “6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and [3] we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with t...Read More
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. In this day and season of crisis, fear is...Read More
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer...Read More
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. This command from Paul to the Thessalonians is one of a mu...Read More
1 John 3:1-3 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. De...Read More
John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 14:6-7 Jes...Read More
Come Before God with a confident boldness… Hebrews 4:15-16. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just a...Read More