It’s A Wrap Part 3 (20111230)

What could be a better way to end the year than knowing that your relationship with God is just what it should be?  Earlier this week we talked about how in order for this to take place we must do our best to humbly work out our differences with the loved ones in our lives.  … Read moreIt’s A Wrap Part 3 (20111230)

It’s A Wrap Part 2 (20111229)

Today we are looking at how to put a good wrap on the end of the year.  One of the things that often makes the past year less than what we would have had it be is the fact that relationships are often difficult to maintain.  Maybe someone has sinned against you.  Don’t sit there … Read moreIt’s A Wrap Part 2 (20111229)

It’s A Wrap Part 1 (20111228)

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)

Jesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 5 (20110701)

“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)

Jesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 4 (20110630)

“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)

Jesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 3 (20110629)

“He must become greater; I must become less.” (John 3:30, NIV) Sometimes when we become less there can be a sense where we become more.  In other words we find ourselves doing incredible things that we normally would not be doing.  For instance, consider Elijah, who stands before King Ahab and says, “As the LORD, … Read moreJesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease Part 3 (20110629)

Memorial Day Freed By Blood (20110531)

Certainly Memorial Day has a very special place in the hearts of most Americans as each of us has had the opportunity to stop and reflect upon those great service men and women gave their lives that we might enjoy the fundamental right of freedom.  But, freedom is more than a right, it is a … Read moreMemorial Day Freed By Blood (20110531)

Memorial Day and Living Lives of Dignity (20110530)

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)

It Is A Beautiful Day Part 1 (20110519)

As we journey here in this fallen world, there are places and people in our lives that are…, well, let’s say less than desirable to us at times.  At such times it is easy to be overcome with negative feelings and possibly even some depression. I imagine that such was the case for two women … Read moreIt Is A Beautiful Day Part 1 (20110519)

20110518 The Woman of Noble Character Part 8 (20110518)

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)