It has been stated in many sermons that we are either in a storm, exiting a storm, or facing a storm in the near future.  Florida residents know about storms, but most have not learned their lessons about preparing for storms.  Recent news reports revealed that the majority of Florida residents do not have an… Read More »

Have you encountered someone who thought they were much wiser than they really were?  I am talking about the kind of people who know it all.  They can tell you the exhaustive truth about everything from the stock market to the best teaching techniques for kindergarten. They know the best thread to use for making… Read More »

Jesus Christ is absolute perfect love personified, and perfect love casts out fear.  Christians make many bad decisions based on unnecessary fear.  There is no threat that can be made by the world or the devil that cannot be overcome by God.  King Nebuchadnezzar learned this lesson the hard way.  When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego… Read More »

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory,  the  glory as of the only begotten of the Father,  full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, nkjv) Jesus voluntarily allowed Himself to be housed in flesh.  Can you imagine flesh housing the glory of God, well it did and does. … Read More »

There is something magical in the setting of the sun.  Watching the sunset while relaxing at the end of the day, seems to generate feelings of security and fulfillment.  Movie makers of days gone by knew how to use the magic and drama of the sunset by allowing the good guy in a white hat… Read More »

Mark 14:1 … and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. (nkjv) Most Christians would not admit to a death wish for Jesus Christ. The chief priests and the teachers would not admit wanting to kill the Savior of the world,… Read More »

Don’t Blame The Delivery Boy     For I received from the Lord that which    I also delivered to you. (1 Corinthians 11:23, nkjv) To help support my family while in seminary, I loaded trucks for Roadway Package Systems.  Not one time did I ever decide what was to be loaded onto the trucks for… Read More »

Seeker Sensitive is a term used to describe a worship style that is culturally relevant to the immediate context in which a church is located.  The service is designed to be attractive to nonbelievers who prayerfully will visit the service and eventually believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The strategy has its challenges… Read More »

Being a bread winner is very important to any father who genuinely cares for his family.  It is evidenced day after day in the men who work grueling jobs to make a living for their families. Every generation and occupation is represented. Coal miners work to provide for their families up until the day they… Read More »

Things change when expectations of a return get close.  Houses have received more cumulative cleaning in the last few hours before a Mommy or Daddy’s return than all other cleaning times combined.  Work efficiency increases dramatically in hours immediately preceding the big boss, inspector or owner’s scheduled arrival.  Children often receive much more enthusiastic lessons… Read More »