Attending the funeral of a friend today, I was reminded of the most important characteristics of his life. Characteristics that made an impact on his…
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There is no way that our limited comprehension could understand all that God knows and does. We are limited by our human capacity to understand every detail of God's knowledge and plan. Regardless of how far our technological advances go, they will pale in comparison to God's unlimited capabilities.
On this Valentine's day, there is much talk about love! As a result, there will be a lot of flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and expressions of love that will be given. It is a reminder to us of the incredible opportunity we have to be in a relationship with that special someone! But the key to a healthy relationship is not the gifts, but the way that we talk with one another!
Experiences remind me that God in his infinite power, knowledge, and wisdom created the natural world around us. Not only are we to enjoy what He has done, but it is a constant reminder of the power and presence of an almighty God. As a result, I have
From the very beginning, God created us with the need for a relationship with him and relationships with others. In fact, God said of Adam that it was not good for him to be alone and created Eve to fill that need in Adam’s life. Similarly, we need relationships with one another in order for us to be a healthy church and to fulfill the purposes God established in Acts 2.
A healthy church has been designed by God to be committed to Him, His church, and His mission to spread the Gospel. In spite of the hardships, culture, and political atmosphere, the church in Acts thrived on this purpose. Today's church must recognize that in order to be healthy, we must commit ourselves to thriving in community together!
Regardless of where you are today, God is there. He is available to you if you are in the heavens, in the depth of the sea, or simply in a cubicle at work. There is not one place that you and I can go that God is not available.
God alone is and always will be the ruler of all of the known world. He alone deserves our honor, commitment, and service. When we chose to serve him, we allow Him to be Lord of all that we are.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)…
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During times that we may feel we are drowning, we never know how God may use us to lift someone else up. It may just save our own life...
No doubt there are a great many people who love the church that they attend. The people, pastor, location, services, style, and programs are often the determining factor for their love. It is understandable that people want to find a church that is a fit for personal needs.
I want to share a quick story and some reminders for those who may be struggling with life issues. This story is a reminder that is foundational for believers that trust in God with their lives. For those who are not believers, it becomes far more challenging to face the challenges of life.
Let’s face it, ministry today is challenging. With all that is going on in the world and church, many ministers are struggling with staying healthy in ministry. So, how do we create solid spiritual disciplines for ministry health?
It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
We never know the impact we will have when our gifts are submitted to the Lord. Whether you speak, write, or sing, letting God utilize the gift he gave you honors God.
Jesus called us to be witnesses and gave us a message to deliver to the world around us faithfully. What is our primary message as believers? What is our responsibility for witnessing what God has done in our own lives?
The past two years have been overwhelming for all of us. There are so many things that are happening that make life uncertain. Yet the foundation we have is not found in this world, it is established in our Heavenly Father.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…
Continue reading → Journey to 300~ Day 3: Trusting God to Finish What He Started
In a previous post, I shared the goal that I had set to write 300 blog posts in the next 365 days. While this goal may seem to the average writer, an easy goal to set. to anyone else it may seem to be crazy and a set up for failure.
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