Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. Matthew 14:13 John the Baptizer was just beheaded by King Herod. This was such an unjust and tragic … Read More
What is Epiphany
Have you ever been working on a really challenging project or problem, and all of a sudden, you came up with the answer, the solution, a different way of doing things that solved the problem … Read More
Six Ways God Wants to Bless You in 2023-Part3
In the last two days, we’ve discussed four of six ways God wants to bless you in the New Year. First, He wants to help you see the way He has shown His love for … Read More
Six Ways God Wants to Bless You in 2023-Part2
In this New Year, we are talking about God’s resolutions – His plans to bless you in the coming year. As God says in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, … Read More
Six Ways God Wants to Bless You in 2023-Part1
Happy New Year! What do you think: Does God have New Year’s resolutions? Of course not – not in the sense that He needs to improve anything about Himself. On the other hand, He does … Read More
O God, our Help in Ages Past
The famous Isaac Watts Hymn, written in 1708 O God our help in Ages Past has always been one of my favorite New Years Hymns. Based on Psalm 90, it recounts how our God has … Read More
BORN AGAIN… AND AGAIN
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father… so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:14-17 The night was dark and still when Jesus participated in a clandestine meeting … Read More
The “Wow” of Christmas
An angel once appeared to a young man named Joseph and spoke these words, concerning his wife-to-be named Mary, who was already pregnant: Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your … Read More
Hanging On A Hinge
The burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water Isaiah 35:7 If you’ve ever have visited the Permian Basin in western Texas, you would have experienced a very arid climate. … Read More
GUARD YOUR HEART
He shall not judge by what his eyes see. Isaiah 11:3 I learned something this week. A woman called the church looking for some help, because she and her sister needed a place to stay. … Read More