2022-11-10 14:11
As I was watching the news, it seems to me that people are getting more angry with each passing year. A recent study showed half of all Americans are angrier today than they were a year… Read More
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2022-06-20 06:45
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the litt… Read More
2022-06-13 22:43
Therefore, I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives, he shall be lent to the LORD.” So, they worshiped the LORD there. 1 Samuel 1:28
One of the most difficult less… Read More
2022-06-09 23:59
And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. Genesis 25:28
God blessed Isaac and Rebekah with twin sons. As the boys grew, they developed very different inter… Read More
2022-06-07 01:37
I have never learned how to dance even though my wife, who is a great dancer, has tried to teach me. But one I have learned about dancing, one of the people has to lead, usually the pers… Read More
2022-06-04 21:13
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 18:22
In his last days, the great patriarch Abraham primary concern was that his son ma… Read More
2022-05-31 21:58
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinki… Read More
2022-05-30 16:54
I mostly create posts that reflect faith and family issues but what I heard on the news stirred me.
On May 20, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Corileone made an astonishing announcemen… Read More
2022-05-14 16:07
Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you… Psalm 55:22a
I once heard a story about man walking down a dirt road with a heavy backpack. A man driving a hor… Read More
2022-05-09 20:50
You may be under a lot of stress right now, but God wants you to enjoy life. Unfortunately, there are many people who do not want to let God into their lives because they fear He will make t… Read More
2022-05-04 20:40
It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.… Calvin and Hobbes
Sometimes, even when we remember all that God has done for us, it doesn’t c… Read More
2022-04-15 19:45
It is amazing the different misconceptions that people have about the person-hood of God! In some cultures, God is seen as an angry deity that can only be appeased by throwing a virgin i… Read More
2022-04-07 17:43
Walk away from CONVERSATIONS that involve hate and gossip James 4:11 2. Walk away from unnecessary DRAMA Proverbs 11:19
3. Walk away from PEOPLE who put you down Proverbs 26:2… Read More
2022-03-30 15:20
Stress seems to be a constant for so many of us. Our lives are often defined by how busy we are. There doesn’t seem to be enough time for everything we need to do. Today’s c… Read More
2022-03-25 12:36
Several years ago, friends of my wife and I from our home church, were involved in an adulterous affair. Fortunately, they repented of their sin and received forgiveness from Jesus Chri… Read More
2022-03-20 19:53
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. — 1 Peter 5:8
I have always been fascinate… Read More
2022-03-17 23:09
The story of King David has to an interesting backdrop. David was the youngest of eight brothers. When the prophet Samuel came to David’s house to choose a new king, everyone… Read More
2022-03-10 19:51
Years ago there was a popular TV series called Fantasy Island. The premise of the show was people from different walks of life could come to a secluded island and live out their fantasy… Read More
2022-03-07 20:22
A father overheard his son playing with two friends in their backyard. As boys will often do, they were boasting about how important their fathers were. The first boy bragged that HIS f… Read More
2022-02-26 17:36
Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” Job 1:22
Have you ever had a bad day? I mean a REALLY bad day? I am certain no one has ever experience a day quite like the Old… Read More
2022-02-24 01:02
Many look at the Bible and think it is out-of-date or archaic. They do not see how a ‘document’ written thousands of years ago could apply to our lives today! While some of t… Read More
2022-02-17 20:00
Some People Grown Older but Never Grow Up
When I pastored a church, I was privileged to go to the hospital and visit with parents of their newborn baby. As I looked into that baby&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-02-09 16:36
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6
I would li… Read More
2022-02-07 21:09
There is no question that the last two years have been difficult on every front and nowhere is that seen more clearly that in our churches. Attendance in most churches has been declining… Read More
2022-02-03 21:38
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income – – Proverbs 3:9
I have pastored several churches over 40 years, and I have thoroughly… Read More
2022-01-30 19:08
Famous UCLA basketball coach John Wooden led one of the greatest dynasties in sports history, winning 10 NCAA Championships in 12 years. Toward the end of his life, he was asked what one… Read More
2022-01-29 16:51
When a sentence against a crime isn’t carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes. – Ecclesiastes 8:11
The topic of the rising crime rate is on the news ev… Read More
2022-01-27 18:57
And when he [Jesus] had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” –Luke 5:4
Do you remember the story in the book… Read More
2022-01-25 18:35
In 2007, the movie Bucket List, made its debut. The premise of the movie was two men wrote out all the things they wanted to accomplish in their lives before they “kicked the buck… Read More
2022-01-22 23:25
For some time I have been wanting to write a blog on prayer. There are two reasons I have been hesitate in writing. One, the topic of prayer is so large. Volumes of books have been writt… Read More
2022-01-20 15:59
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Today Critical Race Theory [CRT] is… Read More
2022-01-19 01:55
This year, many Americans have experienced significantly higher levels of violence both personally and within their communities. Gun violence and gun crime, in particular, have risen drastic… Read More
2022-01-10 19:04
“and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17
The above verse is in the context of Jesus Chri… Read More
2022-01-06 18:39
You maybe old enough to remember buying milk in a cardboard container. Often those containers would have a picture of a missing child. Today we see posters of missing children on telepho… Read More
2022-01-02 22:54
If we are living now by the Holy Spirit’s power, let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 TLB
At this time of the year, mos… Read More
2021-12-31 17:45
The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. Luke 12:2
In the context of this verse Jesus is dealing with… Read More
2021-12-30 21:37
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4 NAS)
It has been proven in research that the first three minutes of any confrontation betw… Read More
2021-12-26 22:29
…but through love serve one another. — Galatians 5:13
There is a story I heard years ago about the difference between heaven and hell. It isn’t a biblically accurat… Read More
2021-12-24 16:16
Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas! I am sure many thoughts and memories are filling our minds. The baby Jesus, shepherds, the angelic host, and of course the three wise men.We do not poss… Read More
2021-12-22 19:11
God’s Opposites
There is a saying that just because everyone is doing it doesn’t make it right. Our culture (the world system) is trying to press Christ-followers into… Read More
2021-12-20 16:56
In a few days, we will celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus to earth as our Savior. As I reflected on His birth, the thought occurred to me that though the majority of people believe… Read More
2021-12-16 09:05
“…Your desire will be for your husband, yet he will rule over you.” Genesis 3:16
I came across this verse in my daily Bible reading and it caught my attention. The… Read More
2021-12-14 20:36
In my last blog, I dealt with my personal “Dark Night of the Soul.’ I briefly described how it affected me but did not have space to share how to survive the experience. I me… Read More
2021-12-12 10:15
I wish I could say I was perfect, but I am not. When I think I have it “all together”; I find I don’t. As hard as I try to serve Christ; I often fail. Recently, I found mys… Read More
2021-12-07 19:21
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5 – 6
If you hav… Read More
2021-12-06 03:13
Though pranks have been with us for thousands of years, it’s taken a new turn with access to social media. A prank is defined as a practical joke or mischievous act.As a true follo… Read More
2021-12-04 15:38
We all have 10,080 minutes in a week. The problem with time is it passes by so quickly. We all hear, “Where did the day go?” or “This week flew by.” James 4:14 sa… Read More
2021-12-02 22:26
Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Every marriage has problems, even good marriages. The difference b… Read More
2021-12-01 20:20
Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24, NLT)
Every couple faces communication challenges in their marriage. After 53 years of marr… Read More
2021-11-26 16:31
The song Don’t Worry Be Happy was sung by Bobby McFerrin and released in 1988. It was the first aCapella song to reach number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it held for… Read More
2021-11-25 22:30
If you ever go into a home improvement store, you will find a whole section of the store devoted to flashlights. Some lights advertise they have 1 – 20 million candle power and can lig… Read More
2021-11-23 19:50
Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. — Romans 12:2 Contemporary English Version
We live in a world that is constantly pushing its agen… Read More
2021-11-22 01:35
Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Genesis 2:25
It is interesting that when God created Adam and Eve, He create them naked and without any shame related to it… Read More
2021-11-16 17:17
Recently a TV comedy aired called Ghosts. The premise is a woman is the only one that can see the ghosts that surrounds her. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I do believe in spirit… Read More
2021-11-10 02:00
I’m sure we’ve all had a power outage at one time or another. It goes like this… you’re watching the game on TV and boom, everything goes dark. You look around t… Read More
2021-11-07 19:31
Years ago I pastored a small church and to supplement my salary, I took a second job with Publix Supermarket. ( Great company to work for.)
During orientation, we were taught that Pub… Read More
2021-10-29 17:06
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:5
If you have been a Christ-follower any length of time, you are aware that the way you see life is often… Read More
2021-10-26 17:32
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him... Matthew 8:1
We read throughout the New Testament that everywhere Jesus went He drew a crowd but He never intention… Read More
2021-10-25 22:23
Have you ever thrown a stone into a lake and watched the ripple effect? No matter the size of the stone, they all make a ripple. So it is with our witnessing for Christ. Just a simple wo… Read More
2021-10-24 18:10
I am sure that most of us are familiar with athletes kneeling during the playing of our national anthem. This act has been debated on both sides of the issue. Those who support these ath… Read More
2021-10-21 18:33
If you’ve spent any time on social media, you see all types of posts. Some that make you laugh, some that make your eyes roll, and some that make you wonder how people get through… Read More
2021-10-21 18:27
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy… John 10:10
Most people have their own view of what being a Christian is. Their view is usually centered on their comfort. Th… Read More
2021-10-16 19:07
Having power at your fingertips is a thrilling experience. Whether it’s a powerful car, a new power tool, or an awesome powerboat. If there’s one thing men love its power. Un… Read More
2021-10-14 14:09
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
The above verse has been a comfort to many Christ-followers. I personally ha… Read More
2021-10-11 23:30
Many times children have a negative response when parents tell them “Not yet” to their request. But how do we adults respond when God does not answer our prayer when we think… Read More
2021-10-09 16:55
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26
Science has prod… Read More
2021-10-06 22:14
Most High schools often have a nickname and mascots. Red Foxes; Wolves, Lions, Eagles, etc. Students often have nicknames. Often they are given nicknames due to their physical appearance… Read More
2021-10-03 18:46
I remember as a new Christ-follower, hearing a sermon on prayer. The preacher’s text was Matthew 26:40; “What! Could you not watch with Me for one hour? These were the words of J… Read More
2021-10-02 17:40
Some time ago, a man asked me about an issue he was having in his life. After discerning the source of his conflict, I told him what the Bible said about his problem. He replied that I a… Read More
2021-10-01 01:07
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6When the disciples asked how they would get to the Father and his… Read More
2021-09-29 16:22
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. Acts 4:31
A bar called Drummond’s, in Mt Vernon, Texas began construction on an expansion of their buildin… Read More
2021-09-28 17:10
For in him we live and move and exist…Acts 17:28
There’s this idea floating around that God, church, and other spiritual matters are spokes in the wheel of a person&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-09-26 00:45
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 NKJ
Point your kids in the right direction—when they’re old they won&rs&hell…Read More
2021-09-20 01:30
Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this? — Matthew 15:12
Today in our politically correct world, we have t… Read More
2021-09-19 20:50
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 NKJPoint your kids in the right direction—when they’re old they won&rsq… Read More
2021-09-17 17:46
Years ago, TV Dinners were very popular. (And I understand they are still available.) For those too young to be familiar with these here is a picture.
As per their name they were desi… Read More
2021-09-17 17:41
In my last blog, Following Jesus in Today’s World we saw that following Jesus means to follow His example in seeking the lost. Luke 19:10. Unfortunately, most Christ-followers hav… Read More
2021-09-11 00:04
The Bible says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8. When Jesus was calling the 12 disciples; He asked them to follow Him. Matthew 4:19 Since Jesus neve… Read More
2021-09-08 00:51
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Bless… Read More
2021-09-02 01:21
It’s always interesting to me how different people do things in different orders. Some people dry off before getting out of the shower, while others get out of the shower first and… Read More
2021-08-30 00:56
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States today. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have had their iden… Read More
2021-08-28 22:49
I am sure many of you were attracted to this blog due to its title. No question that we live in a sex- saturated society. But what many fail to realize is the word “lust” is… Read More
2021-08-24 17:25
If you are like most people, you feel rushed, overwhelmed with all you have to do, wishing you had more time in your day. You look for the shortest line in the supermarket. Try to decide… Read More
2021-08-21 14:00
Some people wonder why they do not have any friends. Some have blamed the invention of the air conditioner. Before A/C, people would sit on their front porches in the evening and try to… Read More
2021-08-17 18:24
Samson was the strongest man who ever lived and I’m sure he was famous for his amazing feats of strength. Problem is he began to get proud and believe there wasn’t anything h… Read More
2021-08-14 16:06
I am impressed with the men that compete on the TV program The World’s Strongest Man. But the world’s strongest man was Samson. Judges 13-16 Samson’s parents were child… Read More
2021-08-10 16:55
I am sure most of you are tired of all the hassle and inconvenience brought on by the COVID19 virus. And you have probably heard people say time and again, “I can’t wait for… Read More
2021-08-06 17:44
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9Most people think that the situation they find themselves in is unique… Read More
2021-08-01 23:43
“You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God... Ezekiel 34:31
A Boston newspaper carried the story of a Maine couple whose dogs attacked a flock of sheep… Read More
2021-07-31 18:59
The one thing I feared the most during grade school was being called into the Principal’s office. I was never “called in” but I could only imagine what it would be like. Su… Read More
2021-07-30 16:25
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood ,but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heave… Read More
2021-07-25 12:05
Read a familiar passage in the Bible in the Message translation that I found interesting.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and… Read More
2021-07-24 19:56
But the fruit of the Spirit is…self control Galatians 5:22-23
Self-control is not a popular virtue in our culture. We are an instant-gratification, act-on-impulse, if it feel… Read More
2021-07-22 15:00
Are you as confused as I am concerning the levels of English nobility? Dukes, Duchesses, Earls, Lords, barons. Who outranks the other? The English are famous for their idea of nobility a… Read More
2021-07-18 22:08
The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost. Luke 19:10
People often joke about how men refuse to admit they are lost. Men just say they are “directionally chall… Read More
2021-07-17 17:24
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12
In 2015, the movie… Read More
2021-07-12 21:23
If you are familiar with Star Trek, you know the character, Mr. Spock. Spock, a Vulcan, was the Science Officer of the starship Enterprise. Often when Spock was saying goodbye to som… Read More
2021-07-12 15:18
I recently spoke with a pastor who was experiencing was difficulties with several “senior saints” in his congregation. They were very upset with the music and the style of wo… Read More
2021-06-28 22:13
There is no doubt about it: Our faith pleases God. And the lack of faith displeases God. In Matthew 8, Jesus is said to be amazed at the faith of a Roman centurion. We also read that He marv… Read More
2021-06-26 18:04
There are many objects that have a universal understanding. During WWII when an enemy wished to surrender, they waved a white flag. No matter if it was a German soldier or a Japanese… Read More
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