I have been sharing in our family group about the culture of the New Testament Church. Culture is essentially the way of life or lifestyle of a particular group of people. From Genesis to Revelation there is clearly depicted a “Biblical culture” that was established not by man, but by the Lord Himself. You also… Read More »
Father’s Day 2019
Recently we enjoyed and celebrated Father’s Day. In my Father’s Day sermon, I shared about knowing the Father’s Heart. Of all the definitions of what a Christian is, the most profound definition of what a Christian is, is one who has God for his or her Father. Our Lord Jesus came to reveal The Father… Read More »
The only safeguard against deception is seeking the Lord’s counsel
Here is a story that has a very strong message for the present hour we are in. Joshua and the army of Israel had taken Jericho and Ai with the help and supernatural power of God. God was directing Joshua, and he was listening and following the LORD’s instructions. The people of Gibeon knowing that… Read More »
Is Jesus a supplement or something else?
According to reliable sources, the dietary health supplements industry will exceed 37 billion this year in the U.S. alone. It is projected that sales will reach 278 billion by 2024. If you were to ask 10 people if they take supplements, in today’s world it is highly likely that all ten are probably taking some… Read More »
What do you see when you look in the mirror?
The dictionary defines a mirror as: a reflective surface, now typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image, it can also be a polished or smooth surface that forms images by reflection. A mirror is something we look at that shows us ourselves. A mirror does not lie, it simply… Read More »
No longer be children in your thinking, but in your thinking be mature.
1Co 14:20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In this verse of scripture, the Apostle Paul, writing to the church at Corinth, makes a distinction between childish thinking, and mature or grown up thinking. The Good News Bible has it this way; Do not… Read More »
The Difference Maker
I recently shared what I truly believe is one of major lessons that we as Christians must learn. In 2 Corinthians chapter two, the Apostle Paul was very transparent about the difficulties and afflictions he experienced in Asia. He tells his brothers and sisters at Corinth that the afflictions, as he put it, were so… Read More »
Spiritual Blind Spots
I recently shared a message about Spiritual Blind Spots. What we discovered is pride is almost always a key contributor to people having Spiritual Blind Spots. When we choose to humble ourselves, walk in humility, and reject prideful attitudes we are safeguarding ourselves from the danger and the destructive consequences of Spiritual Blind Spots. I… Read More »
Unclaimed property
Last Sunday I shared an experience Cindy and I had which involved some of our money that ended up in the unclaimed property department of the State Comptroller’s office. We were able to reclaim the money that was ours, but some of the things I discovered were astounding. In Texas alone, the State Comptroller’s office… Read More »
The testimony of George Frederick Handel
At our Christmas program this year, I shared a “behind the scenes” look at the life of George Frederick Handle and the origin of His famous musical production, “The Messiah”. According to Ace Collins in his book “The Best Loved Songs of Christmas” he writes that George Frederick suffered several strokes and was all but… Read More »
