Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 For Meditation “I don’t know, Pastor. I am just discouraged. It has nothing to do with the church or anybody. I am not attending another church. It’s just difficult to get myself in the mood for church on Sundays.”  The man … Continue reading Just Hold On a Little Longer

You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is!Job 1:10 Your Encouragement Do you sometimes feel inadequately protected by the Lord when things overwhelm you and opposition increases? My wife tells the story of … Continue reading You Are No Less Covered.

While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”Luke 6:47-48 For Meditation What took Judas down that road to disgrace and self-destruction? … Continue reading The Man and the Money.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7 For Your Encouragement In recent messages, we have talked about turmoil and upheavals in the world today. This morning, I want us to look at a short scripture in 1 Peter 5:7. You know it; you have read it, and you may have … Continue reading Christ, Your Burden-bearer

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.Proverbs 11:24 For Meditation Chuck Swindoll recalls a woman in West Palm Beach, Florida, who died alone at seventy-one. The coroner’s report showed the cause of death as malnutrition. She weighed fifty pounds at her demise. Investigators said her house was like a … Continue reading Giving That Heals

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16 For Meditation Isn’t it a great honor to be called the light of the world? “You are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14). Think about it. I did not say that. Jesus said … Continue reading Shine for Christ Where You Are

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.Romans 8:35-37 Your Encouragement For the love and absolute security you have in Christ Jesus, worship Him this morning. … Continue reading Hold You Head High

Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “You go first, for there are many of you. Choose one of the bulls and prepare it and call on the name of your god. But do not set fire to the wood.”1 Kings 18:25 For Meditation  Numbers do not count with God. What matters is a … Continue reading Prevailing in Righteousness