Back in the late 1800s, lyricist Mary Kidder began the first verse of one of her hymns with a most penetrating and probing question: “Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?” There is so much... Read More

Christianity isn’t a religion…it’s a relationship…and it’s personal. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we have eternal life and a personal relationship with all three Persons of the Godhead…the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In Christ, we have become... Read More

Being patient with others can be very challenging. But our Lord, in His Word, implores us…commands us…to be patient with one another. It is a manifestation of His love through us. After all…has He not been so very lovingly patient... Read More

A question is put to the Christian: “Are you living a life of satisfaction?” All too often, the honest answer comes back: “Not hardly.” Sadly, that answer comes because of a misplaced focus upon self and circumstances instead of being... Read More

Never underestimate the significance of a moment.  Just a moment…here, at the start of your day…dedicate it, and yourself, to your great and loving God, Who will then, faithfully, show you the way.   Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring... Read More

The God of the Bible is a faithful God…absolutely, positively, completely faithful in all things, each and every day. As we enter this new year, we, who belong to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus, must be completely dependent... Read More

Some final thoughts for the Christmas season…   John 1:14, 18 14 And [Jesus] the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and... Read More

Another one of the more familiar words that we hear and see at Christmas-time is the word “peace.” The world uses the word “peace” in a myriad of ways. However, the “peace” of Christmas is very specific. The peace of... Read More

‘Tis the season of gift-giving. God, the Father, of course, has given the greatest of gifts offered to all men through His Son, Jesus. So…the question is: What gift will you give to Him? How about the one He requests... Read More

Christmas should always be for us a time of awe, wonder, adoration, and worship.  It will be, as long as we keep in mind Who the Christ of Christmas really is: “Immanuel”…”God with us.”  Jesus was, and is, eternal God…Creator... Read More