His Glory, Our Happiness
God says in Isaiah 48:11: “For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another.” I was thinking yesterday about how encouraging it is … Read More
What Can You Do for Me?
What often dictates how honorable or rude we will act towards a person is his or her level of standing. There are things we would say in front of our closest friends but never say in front of our bosses. … Read More
Nothing to Hide
John writes, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” We live in a culture that is … Read More
More Words, More Vanity
In preparing today’s sermon I attempted to find the most outrageous celebrity boast. I kept coming back to one in particular: “I invented the internet” by Al Gore. I did some research to see if Al Gore did in fact … Read More
Take a Stand for Jesus
Taking a stand for Jesus is neither easy nor popular. It’s not even very rewarding in this life. But it will be someday. Jesus said “You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” But take heart, “If the … Read More
Jealousy: It’s Complicated
An article from Psychology Today reads: “As emotions go, jealousy is neither subtle nor kind, but it is definitely complex, encompassing feelings from fear of abandonment to rage to humiliation. It strikes both men and women when they perceive a … Read More
The Place That I Have Prepared
Exodus 23:20-21 reads, “Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. Pay careful attention to him and obey his voice; do not rebel against … Read More
Random Acts of Kindness
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Random act of kindness”? What is it about kindness that makes it random? And why is it a random act of kindness and not a random act of love, generosity, compassion, or peace? Kindness … Read More
I Don’t Say It Enough
This week I simply wanted to tell you that I love each one of you. I don’t say it enough, but I love you and feel very privileged and blessed to be your shepherd. It is my utmost joy to … Read More
The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
Throughout the centuries, many people have attempted to disprove the belief that Jesus rose from the dead. The most common objection to the resurrection is that the entire account was fabricated. If the story was made up, consider these facts. … Read More