This is it, the end of another year! And each of us has an opportunity to end the year with our best effort. Certainly there have been many things we did right. But, there are also those things we did wrong. If you have mistreated someone, or done someone wrong, it is a good time … Read moreIt’s A Wrap Part 1 (20111228)
“He must become greater; I must become less.” (John 3:30, NIV) For many folks there remains a temptation to want to be first; to be the big kahuna! They like telling great big stories, not for the sake of simply engaging their friends and family, but for the sake of being first. Others like to … Read moreJesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 5 (20110701)
“He must become greater; I must become less.” (John 3:30, NIV) What or who are you constantly reading about, studying about, talking about? Whatever or whoever it is, that is what is most important to you. For some folks it is their job, for others their favorite hobby, still others it has something to do … Read moreJesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 4 (20110630)
There is a great spiritual battle raging and God reminds us saying, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8, NIV) Don’t think for a moment that you and I have what it takes to defeat Satan, our mighty foe, without … Read moreMemorial Day Christ The Battle Standard (201100603)
We live in a day when many people show themselves to be victims. And such a portrayal of self is often encouraged by those around us. But if we are in Christ, we are not victims; Paul in his letters to the Christians in Rome says something far better. “35 Who shall separate us from … Read moreMemorial Day More Than Conquers (201100602)
This week we celebrate Memorial Day. A day set apart when we remember and reflect upon the lives of those brave men who served and died to promote freedom both here and throughout the world. The lives we live and the freedoms we share here in these United States of America have been the envy … Read moreMemorial Day and Living Lives of Dignity (20110530)
So life has not been everything you wanted it to be. Well, it is safe to say that such is the case for the rest of us as well. Everyone of us has suffered many kinds of hardships in this world. Hey, just being born into this world is a rough experience. It has always … Read moreIt Is A Beautiful Day Part 2 (20110520)
For a number of days we have been talking about the wife of noble character. And it is clear that she is, indeed, a unique and gifted woman. But, for a moment, let us stop to consider her husband. Did you know that the word “husband” has to do with managing the activities of the … Read more20110518 The Woman of Noble Character Part 8 (20110518)
Continuing our study of the wife of noble character we read, “Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh … Read more20110516 The Woman of Noble Character Part 6 (20110516)
Our last couple of lessons has been looking at Proverbs 31 where we find the text discussing a wife of noble character. In verses sixteen through eighteen we read, “She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 4 (20110512)