The gospel in me and through me!
Remembering the gospel is one of the most important and effective ways of enduring temptation. Sin is always tempting, strongly luring us away from the godliness that our faith anticipates. Sometimes the lusts of the flesh and the eyes and … Read More
You have heard the common cliché, “Live without regrets.” Or perhaps you have heard someone say at the end of their life, “I have no regrets.” The fact of the matter is, we all have regrets due to our human … Read More
The New Year has arrived as we collectively close out another chapter in our lives. It goes without saying that 2020 has been characterized by much turmoil, fear and unrest. But the fact of the matter is, such upheaval is … Read More
Christmas is here! The long-anticipated holiday has arrived. Each year we wait and prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ like no other holiday on the calendar. Much energy, expenditure, and time is given to the preparation of … Read More
If I’ve seen one 2020 meme, I’ve seen a hundred. Each one of them tries to communicate in picture just how bad this year has been. Then I see frequent statements saying, “2020 can’t end fast enough,” as though a … Read More
Prayer is hard work. It requires discipline, focus, and humility. I am challenged with this spiritual endeavor each and every day. E.M. Bounds makes this observation in his book, Power Through Prayer, “Spiritual work is taxing work, and men are loath to do it. … Read More
Humans are instinctively good at people-pleasing. From the time we are born, we begin to learn what irritates and pleases people, and throughout our lives, we make decisions based on how we can avoid conflict and earn people’s favor. The … Read More
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday for His last Passover week, His eyes were firmly fixed on the cross. He knew the purpose for which He came to earth was to die for the sins of humanity. It is … Read More
In Matthew 24, Jesus predicted His return in power and great glory. Then He emphasized the importance of being ready given the fact that no one knows the day or the hour of His return. But the importance of being … Read More
What does it mean to make every moment count? We hear this cliche used frequently in the world of advertisement, sports, politics or in motivational speeches. The purpose for which this phrase is used is often meant to invoke some … Read More