Tweet     And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Luke 2:26 (NASB) Graphic courtesy of Heartlight, Inc. Have you ever paid attention to the part of the Christmas story in Luke 2, where we read about a [...]

Tweet     There was a woman who had suffered for years.  But it wouldn’t go away.  She had tried everything.  She was alone.  She was out of money and it wasn’t getting better.  The doctors had no answers. She was at the end of her rope.  And it’s not just her.  Men and women, [...]

Tweet   “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”  Luke 15:10 (NASB) There are three different parables in Luke 15, but they all have something in common. Each describes something that is lost but then found and each has [...]

Tweet     And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) I always enjoyed working with school aged children yearly in VBS in my church home.  You can usually tell which child really wants to [...]

Tweet     “I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins.” Isaiah 43:25 (NASB) Remember a day when you picked up a new car from the dealer?  Even if it was a low-mileage used car, it was still new to you.  [...]

Tweet   Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NASB)   Finding joy in a struggle or severe test seems so contrary [...]

Tweet   As all of us celebrate July 4th today, we hope you will discuss the importance of this event with your family and friends, especially younger people.  It isn’t all about fireworks and cookouts, although every family get together has value.  Also, remember why we celebrate this day.  If not for the Declaration of [...]

Tweet     “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NASB) Do you remember the clean feeling you had when you first gave your heart to Jesus?  Perhaps you even shouted and jumped for joy, or shed some very “happy” tears.  When we accept Jesus as our personal Savior, [...]

Tweet     “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”  Matthew 5:9 (NASB)   Understanding that God expects Christians to be peacemakers is not hard to grasp, but putting it into action isn’t always easy.  All of the Beatitudes in Matthew chapter  5 clearly point to a change that must [...]

Tweet     “He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” John 7:18 (NASB)   photo credit: tray Jesus’ life on earth was all-too-short, but He accomplished so much!  He gathered [...]