Ephesians 3:17-19
I have found often what the world promotes as freedom tends to bondage. For instance, most people consider freedom the ability of an individual to do whatever he or she wants. If you take a closer look at that you will find that it is very limiting. An individual can only experience or realize what... Continue Reading →
When you think about God’s truly awesome power and might do you ever consider the source of it. We know God is self-existent so His power does not come from any source other than Himself but how awesome is it that God’s power is Love. God is Love. I am not saying that God is... Continue Reading →
We are one. The reality of this truth always hits home when there is an attack on society outside of what we consider a war zone. War is tragic, but assault on the civilian population is truly an act of terrorism. As I contemplate the events in Boston, I know somewhere else in the world... Continue Reading →
This Sunday, as people have done for over a thousand years, many people will reflect on the death and resurrection of the Messiah. What is the message that this reflection will yield? It is astonishing to me the degree of darkness that still pervades around the cross of Jesus as evidenced by the denial of... Continue Reading →
In the early years of my journey I encountered a picture that was truly worth a thousand words, perhaps even more. In the picture, there was a great storm brewing over the sea with dark clouds swelling in the sky. It was the kind of storm that triggered the instinct to seek immediate shelter. Dwarfed... Continue Reading →
The famous words of Kojak! I know I am telling my age with that one. You youngsters will need to Google it. The question is valid though. We need to know who really loves us. I say “really” because everything called love is not necessarily so. It is also important that the love we give... Continue Reading →
Proverb 20:13 “Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.” Do not love sleep: The sleep here is not merely relating to slumber upon the bed but the unconsciousness brought about through over indulgence in escape: movies, sports, video games, hobbies, pleasure, eating. I... Continue Reading →
The war for your hearts goes on as callous evil strikes again, Another assault to extinguish the hope of prevailing goodwill in men Hearts plowed up by violence and broken to pieces by gun blast The demonic seeds of hate and fear again have been cast The fire of anger and lust for revenge rises... Continue Reading →
We cannot have a relationship with God without a covenant. God is holy and requires a covenant for intimacy with Him. The word "intimacy" may seem strange in context with God however He refers to the church very often as His bride. God desires to make us His Tabernacle and dwell inside us. That is... Continue Reading →
I have met men who believed that the right woman could cure them from lust and infidelity. I have also met women that believed if they could be all that a man wanted then he would be faithful and not desire other women. I have known men that adored their wife, cherished their children and... Continue Reading →
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