Righteousness is not hereditary. Though God commends the life and teachings of parents as the best way to guide their children for righteous living (Prov. 22:6), we cannot presume on the condition of a person based on that of their parent. Accordingly, we cannot conclude from the wayward living of a person that their parents … Continue reading The Blessings of a New Beginning.
Prayer
The Attrition of Faith
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com 2 Chronicles 16:12 New King James Version And in the thirty-ninth year of his reign, Asa became diseased in his feet, and his malady was severe; yet in his disease he did not seek the Lord, but the physicians. For Meditation As a student, I often traveled between the twin cities … Continue reading The Attrition of Faith
A Heart’s Song to the Lord
Luke 1:46-47 New International Version (NIV) My soul glorifies the Lordand my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For Meditation Only a life that has received a touch of God’s grace can praise Him. Such a heart appreciates God’s favor and rises to sing to God. The beauty of Mary’s song ascends this height to … Continue reading A Heart’s Song to the Lord
A Genuine Friend
Daniel 2:49 New International Version (NIV) Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. For Meditation When we discuss Daniel’s integrity, we often refer only to his conduct in government business that lacked corruption (Dan. 6:4-5) and his faithfulness … Continue reading A Genuine Friend
Quenching that Thirst
Photo by Du2022u2022 Nyau on Pexels.com Psalm 42:2 New International Version (NIV) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? For meditation The Psalmist describes his intense need for God and asks when he could go and meet Him in the temple (Ps. 42:1). An overwhelming desire in his … Continue reading Quenching that Thirst
Keep On Knocking
Isaiah 30:18 New International Version Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! For Encouragement So, your despair has silenced you—silent because God has not responded to your prayers yet? Do not, my friend, for God often delays … Continue reading Keep On Knocking
Meaning Is Not Doing
Mark 14:29 New International Version Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” For Meditation He meant what he said. It was a promise he intended to keep, and his Master knew it. The Master, however, knew something Peter didn’t know—how weak he was, and which would exhibit soon when the fury of … Continue reading Meaning Is Not Doing
A Chat with the Pastor
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:6-7 Member:Pastor, God has been so good to me. My marriage, children, grandchildren, health, and business are … Continue reading A Chat with the Pastor
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 