The Master Craftsman Rightly Handling the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:14-26)

Paul directs Timothy to one of the most important resources available to him for both strength and instruction; God’s Word.  

Don’t Give Up! (5 Reasons to Endure)

Don’t’ Give Up.  The encouragement to endure is an important and timely message for our day.  Currently, the covid virus is surging again. Our politics are as divided as ever, hurricanes and fires strike our coastal areas, and there are several social problems within our communities.   These things and the many other daily worries add stress to ourContinue reading “Don’t Give Up! (5 Reasons to Endure)”

The Sign of the Savior’s Birth (Luke 2:1-20)

Have you ever thought about how obscene was the power of Caesar Augustus?  The description of Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Luke begins with a man, the emperor of Rome, decreeing that a census is to be taken of people he has never seen, nor will ever meet.  Luke 2:1-7 reads, “1   In thoseContinue reading “The Sign of the Savior’s Birth (Luke 2:1-20)”

The Three Miracles of Christmas that Changed the World (Luke 1:26-38).

Why is Christmas so important? The Christmas season points to a historical event that has changed our world, the birth of Christ. Surrounding this birth are three miracles that define why Christmas is so important. These miracles point us to God’s remarkable work for you and me.

The Christian Ethic; Faith, Hope, and Love. (Galatians 5:1-6)

Galatians 5:1–6. “1   For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the wholeContinue reading “The Christian Ethic; Faith, Hope, and Love. (Galatians 5:1-6)”

Answering Love’s Question (Galatians 4:12-20)

What does it mean to love?  This is one of the questions that I ask a bride and groom who come to me and ask me to perform their wedding ceremony.  Other questions include, “why do you desire to get married when in today’s world, the norm is not to marry?” And, “why do you seek toContinue reading “Answering Love’s Question (Galatians 4:12-20)”