There is a distinct difference between the definition of hope used from an ordinary human standpoint, and the definition of hope we find in the pages of Scripture. It is pretty common to hope, right? We hope we get a job. We hope our kids are well behaved. We hope we make enough money toContinue reading “What Is Hope?”
Category Archives: Spirituality
The Walking Dead
Living without hope of change or living apart from the presence of God is a never ending nightmare. Truly, it can be likened to death row where the phrase “Dead Man Walking” rings true. This kind of depression is clinical; prayer and meditation on God’s Word are the only tools from whence deliverance comes. AllContinue reading “The Walking Dead”
Come apart and Rest
Psalm 131:1-3 We spend precious time trying to protect ourselves from being wronged by others. We devise plans and take pains to execute our plans to the last detail. Yet we are still wronged. We engage in mind-boggling conspiracy theories of which we are useless to defend. The machinations of this world are intertwined andContinue reading “Come apart and Rest”
When Life Throws You a Curve
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction My brother Dwight and I were born one year apart. As we grew up, mother clearly recognized that we could be hellions. Dwight and I played rough; we fought as if we had not been related. He hit me in the back of my head with a brick and the dentContinue reading “When Life Throws You a Curve”
I’m Pressing On in Christ
http://bible.com/72/php.3.13-14.hcsb Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. Someone once said change is difficult. However, that perspective is generallyContinue reading “I’m Pressing On in Christ”
The Courage to “Be”
“Whosoever shall find his life shall lose it; whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Introduction Since the dawn of time mankind has struggled to find meaning in life. Jesus posits a challenge in our text this morning. Jesus challenges us to find not only the true meaning forContinue reading “The Courage to “Be””
Signs of Pentecost
Scripture References: Exodus 19: 18-20; Acts 2:1-4, 14-36 The sound was deafening. Here I sat at the train tracks, seemingly for 10 minutes because I had heard the unnerving sound of the train blast and the engines roaring. I had stopped at the tracks and the crossing rails were down, but no train. I thought,Continue reading “Signs of Pentecost”
A Message to Parents
“Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in yourContinue reading “A Message to Parents”
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly
What did the caterpillar feel as the cocoon slowly engulfed its body? Metamorphosis is a scary proposition. Trust in God has to be firmly established in order to surrender to such a process. And that’s why it doesn’t happen overnight. Salvation is instant but sanctification takes a lifetime. Therefore, it’s important to be patient withContinue reading “From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly”
Not Without Opposition
“because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me — yet many oppose me.” [1 Corinthians 16:9, HCSB] No great opportunity to make a difference for Jesus comes without opposition. And you wonder why them good church folks can give you a thousand reasons why something could not or should not be done.Continue reading “Not Without Opposition”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 