Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan

Psalms 119:23: "Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes." Father, There is so much suffering at the hands of evil in Afghanistan. Unless you intervene this is only the beginning. We do not know Your ultimate plan in all this, but we know You are good and just. … Continue reading Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan →

Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25

Father, Our souls have been purified by obedience to Your eternal Gospel to serve as Your priests. Part of this priestly duty is to love our brothers and sisters in Christ with a love that is not hypocritical. When we love our brothers and sisters in sincerity it is a priestly act of worship to … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25 →

Gifts, Confession, Consistency, Schedule

I believe that God has enabled me to write for the purpose of glorifying Him and building up His Church. I don't believe that He has made me a great writer. I have no plans for fame and greatness. Yet, He has given me abilities to shepherd, to teach, and to write. These abilities are … Continue reading Gifts, Confession, Consistency, Schedule →

One World Without God

Over recent months the mantra of the world has seemed to be “United as One World.” In one form or another this has been the cry of events and the media. There have been several factors that have contributed to this ever-growing tune. The COVID situation has made us all more globally aware. We have … Continue reading One World Without God →

Word Before World

I developed a bad habit during the pandemic. I would grab my phone first thing every morning, scan the headlines, and read articles that portrayed the world through a secular, chaotic lens. This practice brought my spirits down and skewed my view of God's world. It was a depressing practice that led to a pessimistic … Continue reading Word Before World →

A Lord’s Supper Meditation 8/8/2021

This is the manuscript of a sermon I preached for our church family this past Sunday. Please excuse typos or grammatical errors as this has not been heavily edited. Now we will remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us through the Lord’s Supper. To remind us of what Jesus has done for us, I want us to … Continue reading A Lord’s Supper Meditation 8/8/2021 →

Father, Enable Me to Rest In Jesus

Father, Enable me to rest in Jesus, today. It is in His life alone that I am righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21). It is in His death alone that my sins are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7) It is in His resurrection alone that I have new life (Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 Corinthians 15:7, 20) It is in His … Continue reading Father, Enable Me to Rest In Jesus →

Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2 →

Acts 19: The Ministry in Ephesus

I. Introduction Acts 18 mainly covered Paul’s ministry at Corinth. Paul served there for one-and-a-half years. As he worked with Priscilla and Aquila making tents to support himself, Paul also reasoned (dialogued) in the synagogue every Sabbath, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. The Jews were largely unreceptive, as they often were, so Paul went … Continue reading Acts 19: The Ministry in Ephesus →

Peter’s Greeting – A Poem

Peter writes on Christ's behalf, An apostle by Jesus' call; To exiles of God's own choosing, He foreknew and loved you all. To obey our Lord Jesus Christ The Spirit set you apart, And to be sprinkled with His blood, For you are close to God's heart. May grace ever increase to you, In the … Continue reading Peter’s Greeting – A Poem →