Where Sunday's Message Meets Everyday Life

  • Gaining the Victory

    Athletes from around the world compete for medals of gold, silver, and bronze. To win even the third-place medal is a phenomenal achievement, for sure. The greatest reward by far, however, is not one that we earn by our hard work and exertion or by our ingenuity and persistence. It was earned for us. But God, Continue reading

    ,
    , , , , ,

  • Anxiety or Peace?

    There are a lot of folks who spend a lot of their lives being angry and frustrated by the things they see in the world around them. We get ourselves worked up and anxious. We rant and rage, post our opinions on social media, and grumble about how bad the world is. Too often, we Continue reading

    , , , ,

  • Our Place in the World

    The 2024 Summer Olympics began officially yesterday. Since it is being held in Paris, the opening ceremony was shown in the afternoon for us in Georgia. I greatly appreciate the convenience! I do look forward to many of the events during the Olympic games. I pull for our nation’s athletes as they compete against the Continue reading

    , , , , ,

  • Some Thoughts on “Pride Month”

    As the “Pride Month” bombardment on social media, television, and various and sundry other sources begins, remember: (1) The Bible tells us that pride is dangerous. Pride’s focus is self and self-promotion. According to God’s Word, it is not the cause for celebration but instead highlights our need for confession, repentance, and submission to the Continue reading

    ,

  • Do You Want Revival?

    The revival at Asbury University garnered quite a few headlines last year. What began as a chapel service turned into a weeks-long revival. Recently, we have seen college students on other campuses experience a time of spiritual awakening and a deepening hunger after God including the University of Georgia where 7,000 students gathered at Stegeman Continue reading

    ,

  • The Lord is my Shepherd …

    A fresh look at Psalm 23 … The Almighty Lord is like a shepherd to me – always there, always watching, always vigilant. He knows what I need, and He meets my every need every day, every hour, every moment. This ever-present Shepherd knows what I need to satisfy my hunger, and even though we Continue reading

  • Not in a Corner

    As I listened to a message from a pastor friend of mine today, I was struck by a simple phrase in Acts 26:26. Before sharing that, let me give you a bit of background. Having been arrested in Jerusalem for his uncompromising faith in Jesus, the Apostle Paul was being held in Caesarea Maritima. He Continue reading

  • Resisting Temptation

    As we move full steam ahead into 2024, you may be taking some time to look back through this past year considering the triumphs and challenges you’ve gone through. One of the great challenges every Christian has is the struggle against temptation. Because you have been born again and God’s Spirit indwells you does not Continue reading

    , ,

  • I Need Jesus (a Christmas poem)

    In Bethlehem’s quiet, beneath the starry sky,A humble manger cradled hope, where angels hovered nigh.“I want Jesus,” whispers the heart’s sweet plea,For in this Christmas tale is salvation’s mystery. Born in a stable, a King in swaddling bands,God’s gift to all creation, in Bethlehem He stands.A Savior wrapped in love, a precious gift,From heaven to Continue reading

    , , , ,

  • A Plan to Read through the Bible

    “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) With the arrival of December, we know that January and a new year are just around the corner. This is the perfect time to consider the commitments you want to make for the coming year. One of the first Continue reading

    , ,