Lightly updated: October 14, 2022 "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 2:4-5 … Continue reading A Firm Foundation
For my brothers who are pastors and elders, my brothers and sisters who are Sunday School teachers, and missionaries around the globe.... Father, You have taught us Your statutes as we have studied and prepared to teach Your Word. Now, would you please open our lips to declare Your Word with love, clarity, and boldness. … Continue reading Prayers for the Church This Sunday
"I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!" Psalm 119:19 LORD, Exiles, sojourners, pilgrims. You use these words to describe your people on earth. Our citizenship is in heaven. Truly, we are sojourners on the earth. We do not live by this world's principles. Our direction comes from You, Lord … Continue reading A Sojourner’s Prayer Psalm 119:19
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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