A woman took a crafts class on how to make wax objects and figurines. The class teacher was a local artist who had exacting standards and seldom passed out praise. The teacher constantly criticized this woman’s...
“From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him…” (Psalm 103:17). His children! Maybe, this is something we all need to hear and should always hold dear. We will never outgrow...
This past Sunday I preached on the topic, What About Doubt? In this message from Matthew 11:1-11 we explored how Jesus helped John the Baptist work through his doubts. (If you missed this message I would recommend...
There’s a story told by Tony Evans that makes me smile. It seems there was a woman who found that she was rather lonely and sometimes depressed following her husband’s passing. She needed something in...
In 1 Thessalonians 5:19 the Apostle Paul serves us one of his delicious donuts—okay, not really—actually one of his “do-nots.” He wrote, “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire” (v.19). The KJV says, “Do not quench (extinguish) the Spirit.” This is...
Mother’s Day is always a special day for it is a set-apart day to honor our mothers. This will be true in church this Sunday. For many of you, your mothers are still around, and you...
Today, I want to share with you a thought from a great devotional writer of times past A.B. Simpson: “I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah...
A heard a funny story about a little boy who wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal...
This coming Sunday we will explore the subject of prayer in our study of faith from the book of James. I will share the message How Should We Pray? (James 5:13-18). I regard few topics more important than...
Years ago a missionary in Brazil discovered a native tribe in a remote area of the rain forest near a large river. The tribe was in need of serious medical attention. It seems a contagious...
