Midweek Encouragement

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

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

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

This weekend we will celebrate the most horrific and most glorious moments in the history of man.  In light of this, I thought it was appropriate to share the Gospel with you. From the beginning of time mankind has been … Read More

Some 1,980 years ago it was the week before Jesus died. What was Jesus thinking the week before he died? What would you have been thinking? To imagine that almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus knows that He is going to … Read More

Have you ever stopped to think, How did I get to where I am right now in life?  The school I go to, the major I chose, the relationship I am in, the house I live in, the job I … Read More

I was reading Genesis 45 last night and came across something remarkable.  When Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers, he tells them not to worry or be afraid.  They should have been afraid since they were the ones who … Read More

Paul writes in Romans 8:32, “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?”  Being a father, I began to think, What … Read More

I was reading in Genesis 34 the other day about the defiling of Dinah (Jacob’s daughter). Shechem had violated Dinah, and wanted to take her to be his wife.  He asked his father Hamor to get her as his bride.  … Read More

When Moses learned that he would not be the one to lead the Israelites into the promised land, he summoned Joshua and told him not to fear but to be strong and courageous.  The reason Moses gives is this: “It … Read More