Mary Knew…and She Didn’t… And I Love the Song!
There’s such a great lesson and reflection for us each year in the song “Mary Did You Know.” Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your Baby Boy…
Category Bible Study / DEVO
What Does it Mean to Deny Yourself?
I recently preached a sermon on Mark 8:34, where Jesus Says “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” I have found there is a great misconception of what this verse…
God Sings Over YOU!
You are Son, My Beloved, In You I am Well Pleased Mark 1:12 Have you ever had someone sing about you? Rejoice over you? Throughout Jesus Christ’s ministry, we are given glimpses into the perfect Father – Child relationship. The…
A Life Changed is Used to Change Lives
Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me all that I ever did.” (John 4:39, ESV) What an amazing testimony to have recorded about any person! You may recognize this as part of…
What is the Gospel?
I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the Power of God for Salvation to everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is…
Co-Laboring for the Cause of Christ
23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. 24 So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to…
In Response to the Latest Outrage on Social Media
What does your Pastor think about all of this? Do I have to say or else you’ll assume indifference or worse? I’ll stick with this as my statement and let my life (as imperfect as I am) and my relationships…
Every Day, All the Time
You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. (Deuteronomy 11:19, NKJV) Moses had been with the Israelites…
How Do We Change Society?
It seems everyone is upset with culture nowadays. Christians are no different. So how are Christians to go about changing society? You might not like how Scripture models seeking change to happen. It’s not through force, it’s not through virtue…
On the Term “Essential” Worker or Business
This is going to be short and sweet. Every Employee is Essential. Every worker important. Every business needed. If you can’t open your business or you are laid off, it is not because you are not Essential. You have dignity.…