Inevitably, it has happen to each of us. Something difficult occurs; a close friend or relative dies, we lose our job, our spouse or girl friend leaves us. It is dramatic, it is real and if you are around Christian friends, they will reach out trying to encourage with words of wisdom. It’s a comment…
Money, money, money – money! Such are the first words to the top-ten soul hit “For the Love of Money” by the O’Jays. First popular in the early 1970’s, the song was resurrected and later used as the musical theme to Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice”. It’s a catchy tune, and Americans love it. The tune, that…
We each have our own story. It is a personal experience and not two are alike. It is that awkward moment in life when we step out of our comfort and exchange our thoughts verbally to an unseen God. Here is a cute recount of one’s moment. “It was a sacred moment, and I didn’t…
In reading C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, do you come to a point of realizing that Aslan the Lion (who was a figure of Christ) wasn’t a safe lion, but was good. This somehow seems easier for many people to accept when they are younger. But as we grow older and the challenges and…
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and…
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. – Matthew 18:20 KJV Have you ever experienced a time when something took place and at that very moment you knew it would become a lifetime memory? Many people remember where they were when Princess Diana…
Do not judge or you too will be judged. – Matthew 7:1 It is a phrase that has been used countless times during contentious conversations in defense moments when someone is confronted about a behavior: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” These famous words from Jesus are recited by many but profoundly…
We gathered after one week to ponder the scriptures we have studied these Saturdays. So of course I will take us completely off course and into something different for this week. No surprise. We will not go as far off as it may seem. I want to talk and challenge us this morning. Asking each…
The Testimony of John the Baptist 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said,…
The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the…