Armageddon is a term President Biden used recently. It was a remark made to supporters regarding Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The term is used today as an end-of-the-world scenario, but the biblical reference is a battle in the book of Revelation between the world’s evil forces and Christ himself. We do live in […]
Here are some quotes I came across lately which blessed me. Remember, just because I quote someone doesn’t mean I agree with everything the individual has ever said. But these sayings encouraged me and I hope they encourage you too. “The Christian life is one of trusting in Christ, struggling against sin and striving for […]
Recently a pastor friend had someone claim to him one can love Jesus but not the church. He and I not only found that strange but unbiblical. I love the church. I have given my life to serving in a church. Jesus loves the church too. The church is his body – we are his bride. […]
About a year ago I did a personal study in 1 Kings for my quiet time. The book recalls a dark day in Israel’s history with idol worship and cult prostitution. Old Testament readers are familiar with evil King Ahab and his wicked wife, Queen Jezebel. In the section I read for the day Ahab had […]
How are you doing? We ask that a lot – we use it more or less as a greeting vs. a question seeking an answer. A dear friend would ask me a second question after my usual, “Fine.” He’d say, “How are you really doing?” The London pastor of the 19th century Charles Spurgeon well said, “There are some […]
I read on vacation “Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Out of the depth of the Great Depression comes the story of 9 working-class boys, the sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers. They were students making up the rowing team of the University of Washington. Not only did they shockingly beat the […]
Fall-In Sunday is next Sunday! My mind still thinks the year begins in September. Our Sunday School classes for boys, girls and teens resume on this day – along with an adult class in the auditorium. I will begin a new expositional series in 1 John in the worship service. Teens, a special time is […]
An experienced group of fishermen had taken a small boat 5 miles offshore. Late in the afternoon a dense fog moved in, and they were suddenly engulfed – only capable of seeing a few yards ahead. Within minutes the men were turned around in a sea of gray. As hearts began to pound one remembered […]
Sue and I are on vacation this week. What a joy to have Matt Moore fill the pulpit once again. Matt is an onlne grad student at Liberty University working towards his M-Div. How can you fulfill the numerous “one another’s” in the NT? We are told to love one another, to forgive one another, to show […]
Do you want to be a blessing? I do. I’m sure you do as well. I was encouraged by a message I heard last spring while visiting a daughter’s church. The pastor had an acrostic as to how to be a blessing. B – begin with prayer. I love seeing two people praying before or after the service. […]