By trade, Jesus learned the vocation of His adoptive father, Joseph. He became a skilled carpenter and He was well known for those skills. In fact, in His own hometown of Nazareth, Jesus’ neighbors referred to Him as “the carpenter”…the... Read More

We do what is good…not to become saved…for salvation only comes to us by the grace of God through faith in His Son, Christ Jesus. We do what is good…not to stay saved…for our salvation is also eternal in Christ... Read More

God is speaking to us in His Word.  Are we listening?  We should stop and, in our hearts, reply, like young Samuel did, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10).   Proverbs 2:1-5 1 My son, if... Read More

Something to consider as we head into the weekend…something for which we must truly give thanks!!      “Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul,           Thank you, Lord, for making me whole;       Thank you, Lord, for giving to me... Read More

The decisions that you’re making…the way that you’re living your life, especially in these very strange and very difficult times…are they, and is it, being dictated by fear of something, or someone…or by faith in God?  There is only one... Read More

“I must tell Jesus all of my trials;      I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me;      He ever loves and cares for His own. I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!... Read More

Many, many humans diet to reduce their growth, so to speak. However, Christians need to have a consistent diet in order to increase their growth…their spiritual growth, that is. We do so by feeding on the Word of God and,... Read More

Each and every day of the life of each and every believer in Jesus is filled with opportunities to serve Him and bring glory to His great name! Are we prayerfully looking for them and then acting upon them? Be... Read More

With every day that passes, one thing is for sure…you’re one day closer to heaven and home.  However, another thing is also for sure…you’ve got one less day to do the Lord’s work here.  Both are very important to you... Read More

Did you know that what you don’t give to others is just as important as what you do give to them?  It’s the same as what God doesn’t give to us.  God doesn’t give us what we do deserve but,... Read More