Four testimonies of the power, love and grace of God were shared in our worship service today. Isn’t it amazing that while each one had distinct differences, they were all the same genre — the grace of God working in the lives of these four to the glory of God. Continue Reading Four journeys, one destination
It is that time again here in Florida and other parts of the US where we go over our lists, check our preparation and make sure we are ready for a potential hurricane. Other parts of the country do this for other weather-related events, while others live in this state of mind all the time, just… Continue Reading Shelter from the storm
Did you watch the eclipse yesterday? Do you step out and check out the moon from time to time? As the moon covered the sun yesterday, and you could only see part of it; was all the sun still there even though you couldn’t see it? What about the moon at night as it goes… Continue Reading Not seeing is believing
“Live in such a way that it requires a Jesus explanation for why you do (live that way).” Does that make you stop and think? There are people who don’t believe in Jesus but attend church, offer help and serve others in need, give to charities, read the Bible, and in general are very nice… Continue Reading What has changed?
The empty tomb of Jesus is so critical to the doctrine of the Christian faith that without it, there is no reason to trust in or follow Jesus. Everything hangs together or falls apart on the reality and truth of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, never to die again. The resurrection is the… Continue Reading The resurrection is the validation
We wear them as jewelry, have them tattooed on our bodies, we place them in our churches and more; there are crosses everywhere. Sanitized, glittering and precious to us are the crosses with which we surround ourselves. The almost 2000 years since Christ hung on a cross have removed the horrid spectacle of Roman crucifixion. … Continue Reading Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
One of the things that stood out to our teens from the sermon Sunday was the percentage of senior pastors who had a Biblical worldview – only 41% –according to research by George Barna. Doesn’t that amaze you also? I asked our teens who thought they had a Biblical worldview, and almost to a person they… Continue Reading Live out a Biblical worldview
The story of Christmas is also the story of two kings — one who is born in 70ish BC and the other who has always been King. In Luke 1:5 we read, “in the days of Herod.” This would be the man the historian Josephus calls Herod the Great. Herod was born into a family… Continue Reading Two kings, one kingdom
I have found myself singing the following this week: Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks, because He’s givenJesus Christ, His Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. And now let the weak… Continue Reading Now be thankful
