Monthly Archives: June 2016

Recently, an acquaintance came to me upset about a sermon she’d heard (different congregation) because the pastor said we need to confess and repent of our sins and try earnestly to follow God’s laws.  I asked what was upsetting about this … Continue reading →

Prayer isn’t just people asking God to do something for them. Above all else it is people paying attention to God. Now that makes it sound as if you should expect to hear voices when you’re praying. It might happen–all … Continue reading →

I was watching the news on Monday morning and they were discussing the coming tropical storm Collin and eat preparations were needed before it arrived. That got me thinking about the storms we face in our daily lives, and how … Continue reading →

Wow! Sunday’s sermon was an ambitious and wonderful message. The texts were easy and direct. Old Testament – Elijah raises a widow’s son from the dead. New Testament – Jesus raises a widow’s son from the dead. Pastor’s Wayne’s message … Continue reading →

A lot of people feel worthless, or unworthy of love or forgiveness.  If you feel this way, remember who you are.  You are God’s beloved child.  You are the child of the King of kings!  You are worthy because God … Continue reading →

In two previous posts I wrote briefly about the Gospels of John and Luke.  Today, I’ll touch upon the Gospel of Matthew. The Gospel of Matthew seems appropriate to begin the New Testament readings since it’s written for the Jewish … Continue reading →

When Caroline was a “tween” (8-12 years old) we stumbled across a Christian values program we both loved called “Secret Keeper Girls” created by a mom named Dannah Gresh.  Our favorite part was a book we went through together called … Continue reading →

Love is a language you have to learn to speak.  Jesus said to love God and to love one another.  Love is the greatest gift and power we have.  We must learn to love God and others with our whole … Continue reading →

Lord, teach us how to pray aright with reverence and with fear; though dust and ashes in thy sight, we may, we must, draw near. We perish if we cease from prayer: O grant us power to pray; and, when … Continue reading →

I was thinking of all the wonderful things God has done for me. He has given me health, a wonderful family , a great church family, but most of all a loving and supportive wife. I am truly blessed! I … Continue reading →