Some people may say they don’t believe in God; but they actually are serving a god of their own making, be it fame, wealth, control, or power. Unknowingly, they are enslaved by the god they are pursuing. They seem to desire a god who fits their opinion of what a god should be. The Bible makes it clear that there is but one, true God. “There is no God apart from me, a righteous God and Savior,…

s It might appear that the world is spinning out of control. Evil is good; Good is evil. Supposedly highly educated people are speaking words that defy reason. Those who object, or attempt to speak truth are viciously attacked. Many ask; Where is God today?  For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and…

We who count ourselves as being chosen as God’s adopted son or daughter are privileged as such and should daily proclaim praises to Him for what He has done for us.  But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.1Peter2:9 ESV_______________________________________________

  In Matthew’s gospel (Matthew 6:25-38), Jesus uses the word anxious five times, stressing how we must avoid anxiety. God knows very well those things which cause us to be anxious. They are very real and we’re probably faced with some of them on a daily basis. However, Jesus was telling us not to be consumed by them; to not dwell upon them, but keep our focus on He who promised to provide everything we need for…

 We’ve all heard the words; “Don’t just talk the talk; but walk the walk.”  If we truly want others to be positively influenced by our faith, our actions must give evidence to our words.      “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 ESV________________________________________________

     We must consider the place where God has placed us in the marketplace as His calling. That said, we must also consider our calling is to utilize the power within us as disciples of Jesus, to transform the place in which He has placed us. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can…

The apostle John, as well as other apostles, were intent on proclaiming the truth about Jesus, even while facing death. Their testimonies are proven reliable as are those of Old Testament prophets who spoke of the coming Messiah. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and…

 Chances are that already many new year resolutions have failed. As professing Christians, we might all take heed to the words of a song by Tim McGraw titled “Live Like You Were Dying”. Put another way, we should “Live On Purpose”. With the return of Christ being imminent, we must resolve to assure we are making the best use of our time daily; knowing that Jesus could return at any moment.      Besides this you know…

It’s good to gather together with like-minded believers on Sundays, listen as the preacher teaches from the Bible, and join with the congregation in praise and worship of our Lord. However, don’t have the mindset that when you leave that environment, all will go smoothly through the week. You can expect that out in the world your faith will be tested. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the…