Sanctify them in the truth; your Word is truth. John 17:17 I am frequently reminded that not every book in a Christian bookstore is God-honoring or scripturally sound. In the same way, not everyone in our pews on Sunday morning is a born again Christian. Many people pray the “sinner’s prayer,” start attending…
Read MoreWhen I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 Do you ever just get scared of the future because what if God doesn’t fix this problem or that problem? I have recently found myself in a state of fear over the future of our country. I am afraid for my grandchildren.…
Read MoreAs our family was getting ready to go to the local 4th of July parade, my eight year old granddaughter was preparing a bag to collect the candy that would be thrown her way. From the Sermon She wrote on the bag, “God Help America,” and pointed out to me that it was deliberate.…
Read MoreBut as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 A good friend of mine was married a few years ago and moved quite a distance away. One of the things she left behind was her church that she dearly loved. She faced many difficult changes as she left Pennsylvania. Leaving her…
Read MoreBut be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 I remember when I was young and my mother taught me that religion was a personal thing. Her point was usually that we didn’t need to talk about it outside of our home. The result of that for me…
Read MoreI am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. John 6:51a A Physical Battle Exercise and eat right. Who does not know this is the prescription for good health, energy, and a stable weight? We have heard it for most of our lives,…
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