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
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
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 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
I read Genesis 6 in my Bible reading this morning. I noticed a very important order in verses 8-9. Noah found favor in God's sight (v. 8) THEN we are told he walked in righteousness (v 9). His right living did not find favor. As a matter of fact, the context tells us that all … Continue reading Grace Comes First
Acts 9 presents another shift in the study of Acts: Acts 8 provides an account of God’s work in Judea and Samaria (Acts 8:1, 4)Acts 9 brings us to God’s beginning work in the uttermost parts of the earth. God rescued Saul of Tarsus and called him as the apostle to the Gentiles (9:15; Romans … Continue reading Acts 9 – The Beginning of Saul’s Ministry
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