“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)
“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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” (Proverbs 31:30-31, NIV). WOW! God has been teaching us about the wife of noble character. And what have … Read moreThe Woman of Noble Character Part 7 (20110517)
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)