Heart Full of Passion
In the message “A God of Convenience” we were encouraged to be true worshipers who walk with God every day and refuse to put Him “on the shelf.” We must never become people who worship with our lips, but have hearts which are far from God (Isaiah 29:13). We need to be careful not to […]
A God of Convenience
Paul had been arrested and sent to Caesarea to stand trial before Governor Felix. During his trial, Paul spoke of his worship of God and belief in His Word. Felix kept Paul in prison, but often talked with him about his faith. Acts 24:24-25 “He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke […]
The Sin of Arrogance
n the message “Give Him All The Glory” we considered how Joseph recognized his ability to interpret dreams was only by God’s grace; “God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires” (Genesis 41:16). We were also reminded of Paul’s words to the Corinthians, “What do you have that you did not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:7), […]
The Faces of Cancer
It’s been a difficult week here at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. Kaylee’s chemotherapy treatment was delayed because she had some internal bleeding which was causing severe pain. However, after a short procedure to stop the bleeding, a noisy night in the Intensive Care Unit, and many long hours of monitoring her blood counts to […]
So The World May Know
In the message “The Mind of Christ” we considered our call to walk according to the new life we have already been given. We then looked at several aspects of Jesus’ life as our solid example to follow. We saw His walk of humility as well as His desire to serve and glorify the Father; […]
The Mind of Christ
In the message “Stand Our Ground” we began with a statement that our Christian walk involves a process of renewing our mind. Paul wrote to the Romans about this renewal as an on-going process of transformation (Romans 12:2). He also wrote about a renewed mind as something which has already occurred; “But we have the […]
Stand Our Ground
Our Christian walk of growing closer to God and becoming more like His Son involves a process of “renewing our mind” (Romans 12:2). Our mind is renewed as we begin to consider things of eternal value rather than the fading things of the world. But no matter how far we mature in our walk, distractions […]
Live Above The Noise
[Note: This message was originally sent out in 2009 when our family was traveling in a camper trailer through the northern and western United States. Tonight, as I continue to process our priorities and busyness through our daughter’s cancer, I can see this is a message I need to hear again!] Today is day thirty-two […]
Update on Kaylee
It would not be proper to give an update on our twelve year old daughter without first saying thank you for all of your prayers and encouragement. I’m convinced that your prayers have made a difference in our lives during these last few weeks. Cancer is a difficult issue to face, especially when it attacks […]
Give Him All The Glory
Joseph had some difficult times in his early years. His brothers tried to kill him and then sold him to the Midianites. The Midianites, in turn, sold him as a slave to Potiphar who was one of Pharaoh’s officials. Joseph was then falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and thrown in prison where he sat for […]
The Watchman
Ezekiel was called to be a prophet after being taken captive to Babylon. Since the beginning of his ministry Ezekiel knew his path would be difficult; he knew the people would not be receptive to his message; “The people to whom I {God} am sending you are obstinate and stubborn” (Ezekiel 2:4). And yet, from […]
Always Seek His Counsel
As Moses was about to die, he transferred leadership of Israel to Joshua. God gave His approval of Joshua with the instructions, “Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go” (Joshua […]