Several years ago, I had the privilege to serve on part of a traveling vacation bible school team who helped serve our sister congregation in the San Francisco metro area.…
“Be doers of the word, not hearers only.” This is how James begins our section. That may sound like a simple, obvious directive. Yet, lest we take this charge for…
There are many portions of Scripture that match the directive of our sermon text, which directs us to “sing to the Lord,” “Praise the Lord,” and “Declare His deeds.” These…
“I have no strings to hold me down, to make me fret, to make me frown. I had strings, but now I’m free. There are no strings on me.” Perhaps…
Since hearing the wonderful news that my wife and I are expecting a baby girl, my wife has taken it upon herself to demonstrate her love and thankfulness to God…
Stressed, Winded, and moving at a quick pace, Jacob and his family rushed away from seeming danger. Jacob was running from a lot, for his past seemed to be chasing…
Grace to you and peace be to you from God our Father and from our Risen and Ascended Lord Jesus… Nearly 2000 years of Easter celebrations are behind us now!…
If you were to ask any randomly selected person from the towns of Bowdle, Ipswich, Selby, Eureka, Leola, or the like, and asked them without giving any context clues, “what…
Our world over its 6,000-year existence has seen various forms of currency ranging from precious metals to encryption keys, bartered animals and services to bitcoin. And throughout the world’s economic…
Many in this world use a certain philosophy in an attempt to free their minds of guilt. That philosophy is “It’s your truth that matters.” This philosophy is dangerous. It…