A leader must be willing to move ahead and commit himself to the truth regardless of the people’s inclinations. That’s exactly what Joshua did with the Israelites. To call out stumbling blocks is necessary. As individuals we must be willing to address whatever gets in our way of serving and…
Fellowship We hear that God is doing amazing things around the world. Healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind. Healing cancer. The list goes on. One thing that I don’t hear much of, at least in the circles that I travel, is God healing here in the United States.…
If you’re at all like me just the smell of hickory smoke from a BBQ makes me hungry! It takes me to a happy place where smoked pork shoulder and our special Slow Smoke BBQ sauce are in abundance. For you maybe it’s a family reunion. Tailgating before a pro…
Have you ever had one of those days when, during your quiet time, God is silent? I know that I have! I sit down in my rocker with my cup of coffee. Start asking Him about this or that and then wait for Him to speak and….. Nothing. He’s silent.…
The opening verses of Mark chapter nine describe a time when Jesus took Peter, James and John up to the top of a mountain. In addition to the transfiguration of Jesus, there was also something else that happened. Moses and Elijah appeared spoke with Jesus. Mark 9:2-4 HCSB After six…
I was reading the devotional Experiencing God Day by Day and the reference verse was Zechariah 4:6. Zechariah 4 is speaking to a the time when the Israelites had finally returned home after 70 years of captivity in Babylon. They found Jerusalem and the temple in ruins. Faced with the…
What does it mean to be a disciple? Many have read and been taught that Matthew 28:19 means to go witness to people. To go and share the gospel but this simply isn’t what Jesus commissioned His disciples to do in this verse. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all…
Have you ever listened to or read someones work and been amazed at how inspiring their story or the book was? Maybe you’ve been like me, a tad jealous, thinking “I wish that I had that sort of inspiration that would encourage others”. We know who provides it, God, but…
Water baptism is a subject that has split many through the years. Is sprinkling OK? What about full immersion, is that a requirement? Got Answers does a wonder job of explaining many of the aspects of water baptism – check it out at this link. Many describe water baptism as outward…
When asked, “how are you?”. Often our answer is, “good, how are you?”. But the truth is that we’re not well, for some reason. The oil needs changed in our vehicle. The deck needs fixed. Taxes are due. A friend, relative or you have a health issue. It’s common for…