Man, it has been a hard couple of years. Many of my friends and family have suffered some of the most difficult times we have ever known. Many of us have suffered financial hardship, sickness and the loss of loved ones. For me, I have never experienced so much difficulty. At times, it has been … Read moreThe Lord Your God is With You Part Four (20110303)
What are the things that you have delighted in at different times in your life? As the years have come and gone, have the things you have taken delight in changed from time to time? Things that at one time captured your attention are now but faded memories. Things that at one time enamored, have … Read moreThe Lord Your God is With You Part Three (20110302)
You are right! Life certainly can be very difficult. At times, it may seem that that is all it is, simply difficult. But you are not alone. There are many around you that are suffering as well. Hard times are upon not only our nation, but our world. Many of us have leaned upon our … Read moreThe Lord Your God is With You Part Two (20110301)
Why do you worry? Why are you so concerned? Yes, life is difficult. Yes, you have made many mistakes. And yes, you have sinned; you have fallen short of the glory of the Lord. But that is why the Heavenly Father chose to send his Son. That is why God sent our Savior. He sent … Read moreThe Lord Your God is With You Part One (20110228)
Yesterday we were reminded of the Northern Belle going down in the Gulf of Alaska in April 2010. The four souls that were rescued called out for help by sending out a Mayday. When the US Coast Guard helicopter arrived they put their faith in it, and believed that it, along with its crew had … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Five (20110218)
“We’re going down,” were the words on the Mayday radio call that came from the Northern Belle as she was sinking at sea in the Gulf of Alaska. As the seventy-five foot vessel sank to the bottom of the sea she left five souls to fight for their lives in the cold wind tossed waves. … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Four (20110217)
How many times in life have you thought to yourself, “Will it ever get any better?” Or, “I wonder if I can ever be saved?” Maybe, you have asked yourself, “Will I ever be good enough?” Questions like these are normal for most of us at one time or another in our lives. Life can … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Three (20110216)
I can remember when I was a much younger man and how I would, occasionally, look into the mirror over my sink in the bathroom and reflect on my many foolish words or actions. There was in my heart contempt for myself. My conduct and my words at times were far from being mature or … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part Two (20110215)
Many years ago a good friend of mine who was not a Christian came to worship. I remember his comment to me as we walked up the sidewalk to the church building. He said he hoped the church building would not fall down on him as he entered. I assured him that it would not. I certainly … Read moreGod Sent His Son Into The World Part One (20110214)
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the … Read moreTaking Shelter In Jesus Part Four (20110211 & 20101001)