As the news media was called out for spreading propaganda rather than telling what was happening in an unbiased way in the label of “fake news,” so we might turn on all the way that declare peace but are far from it. In other words what is being sold is “fake peace.” This is nothing […]

People everywhere are looking for the key(s) to success. Millions of books are sold every year with supposed keys to success in business, relationships, employment, and more. Consider then, the simplicity of what is said in Psalm 1. Psalm 1:1–3 (ESV) — 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the […]

The subject of “eternal security” or “perseverance of the saints” is one of great comfort and encouragement as we glean from some powerful statements in God’s word. John 10:27–30 (ESV) — 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never […]

There are two practices of God’s people in the past that seem to have been lost today. You don’t hear much today about lamenting or fasting. Since I have dealt with lamenting in past sermons and articles, I want to focus on fasting and encourage you to consider fasting. First things first. Fasting can be […]

Have you been forgiven? When we are made to feel the weight and burden of our sin, there is only one way of relief; the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ tells us that He died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead and that believing in Him, we find forgiveness of […]

When we follow the plan of God in taking advantage of His means of grace, we find that He provides all we need to triumph in life. You might say He makes us ready and able. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) — 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, […]

We may not recognize things all the time, and we may tend to gloss over the hand of God providing, leading, and protecting but it’s there. How great it is when we behold His work, especially when there is absolutely no other way to explain things than to say, “this was the hand of God.” […]

Could you use a little power? Who doesn’t want that, especially when it comes to serving God and accomplishing those things that He has commanded us in His word. Take for instance the command to make disciples, known commonly as the “great commission.” Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) — 18 And Jesus came and said to them, […]

Traditionally, people who don’t normally go to church find their way there for Easter. In fact, people who normally don’t get dressed up for any occasion find a little extra special look for Easter occasions. What about Easter seems to bring out “the best” in people? The answer is in the reason for the occasion. […]

Is your heart divided? “Of course not,” is the answer most give to that question. But the reality is this: unless we are totally focused upon loving God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength all the time, we have a problem with a divided heart. Mark 12:29–31 (ESV) — 29 Jesus answered, […]