Refreshed by God’s Grace in the Life of a Sister in Christ

My heart was refreshed in our church gathering this morning as one of our young women shared about her recent mission trip. She spent two months of her summer taking the Gospel to a difficult and far-off place. She beamed with excitement in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the opportunity she had … Continue reading Refreshed by God’s Grace in the Life of a Sister in Christ →

Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24

Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24 →

Picturing Biblical Elders – Stewards

In our current series on elders we are studying the different titles for elders. These titles serve as picture words that help us understand the roles of these men in the life of the church. Our last post looked at the title “elder.” You can read that post here. In this post we will study … Continue reading Picturing Biblical Elders – Stewards →

Psalm 119:37 as a Prayer for the Lost

"Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways" (Psalm 119:37). This Psalm was written by a believer, and I pray it for myself, my saved family, and my church family. I have also been using it as a prayer for the lost. The lost need the Lord to … Continue reading Psalm 119:37 as a Prayer for the Lost →

Holiness: Not Only Avoiding But Pursuing

Our family has had the privilege of attending a conference at a sister church in our town. The conference is a ministry of Leadership and Laity which you can learn more about here. Dr. Jim Orrick is one of the main speakers. He preached the opening message yesterday evening and his topic was “Our God … Continue reading Holiness: Not Only Avoiding But Pursuing →

God’s Provision for God’s Service

“Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” - Psalm 119:17 There are three thoughts that I would like to put before you. This is a prayer for God’s care and provision. This is a prayer from a servant to his Master. This is a prayer with God’s glory as … Continue reading God’s Provision for God’s Service →

Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024 →

Rejoice that Your Names Are Written in Heaven

Blogger Note: The following is the transcript of the sermon preached on May 21, 2023 at Pioneer Bible Church. We set aside time to honor our high school seniors, and this was my charge to them. I first posted this to the blog on May 23, 2023. “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the … Continue reading Rejoice that Your Names Are Written in Heaven →

Wage War Against Despair

Blogger Note: This is a slightly edited version of a post from October 7, 2022. As I watch the news, listen to speeches filled with empty promises and absolute nonsense, and watch the downward spiral of our culture, there are biblical descriptors that continually come to mind. Perhaps you have thought of these verses lately. … Continue reading Wage War Against Despair →

You Atone for Our Transgressions

When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.Psalm 65:3 Father, We know what it is like to be overwhelmed with our iniquities and sins. This has been part of your gracious way to bring us into the Kingdom of your Beloved Son. By your Spirit, you gave us life, opened our blind eyes to … Continue reading You Atone for Our Transgressions →