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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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To such belong the kingdom of heaven…
Her name was Josephine. She was 3 years old. This was not the only gravestone of a child in the cemetery. I also found Annie’s grave nearby. She died at 1 year old. I do not know Josephine’s story or Annie’s story, and I can only imagine the grief of losing children so young. Their… Continue reading
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Mothers Day…
She may be called mom or mama or mother or by a host of other names.It is a name she was given, and one she has earned.Through sleepless nights and seemingly endless days,She poured out her love without reserve, even when her reserves ran low. She may have given birth to her child, adopted him,… Continue reading
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Whoever Comes to Me I Will Never Cast Out…
The following is an excerpt from Dane Ortland’s book “Gentle and Lowly.” I don’t think I could say it better, so I’ll let the book speak for itself. Speaking as a struggling Christian, he writes – Fallen, anxious sinners are limitless in their capacity to perceive reasons for Jesus to cast them out. We are… Continue reading
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