There is a saying in Christianity that sounds so practical it almost seems Biblical. It goes, “Don’t be so heavenly minded you are no earthly good.” I get the just behind it, we are to focus on the world we have to do, but it runs counter to what the Bible says. Paul tells us…
Read MoreThe news has gotten so crazy that it is impossible to keep up. It’s not a new issue every month or week. It is multiple issues every day. An average person would easily get overwhelmed by all of it, let alone those racked by fear. We live in a world gone mad. How do you…
Read MoreIf you think of some of the most exceptional people in history, you will discover some interesting traits common among all of them, humility and service. People like Mother Teresa, Abraham Lincoln, and Billy Graham all exhibited these characteristics. While they are not common amongst most people, Jesus tells us that those who would be…
Read MoreBillions of dollars are spent every year on people trying to improve themselves. There is nothing wrong with improvement except when we do it out of vanity. Many people are in the pursuit of perfection in their looks and fitness because they feel incomplete. That is a void that will never be filled unless it…
Read MoreMedical professionals amaze me. They can deal with trauma to the body in a calm manner while assessing our emergency. Doctors are able to take hearts that stopped beating and bring them back to life. Did you know that God can revive a hard heart? No medical professional can do anything for that hardness of…
Read MoreHave you ever put a puzzle together, and it was missing a few pieces? How about ordering something at the drive-thru, and then you got home, and some of the food was missing? Something is unsettling when things aren’t complete. The same can be said for Christians who are lacking in their faith. They aren’t…
Read MoreThe other day my niece drew a picture of me preaching. It is the best portrait of me ever done because its the only one. In an age where people endlessly take selfies, it is nice to see something different. Our verse today gives us a beautiful portrait of who Jesus is. Take some time…
Read MoreI don’t know where you live, but it is the summer fruit season in my area. That means watermelons, cherries, and blueberries are in abundance. I always look forward to this time of year. Did you know that there are seasons of fruitfulness for the Christian as well? That happens when a believer has been…
Read MoreThere are a lot of people hurting right now. I get requests all the time to help out with people struggling. I wish I could help all of them, but I can’t. Maybe you are in that boat too? You have been laid off of your job, or COVID has wiped out the economy. In…
Read MoreIf you have more than one child, then you know that they are always competing to be first. Whether it be in the front seat of the car or the first one to get candy, sometimes it gets downright brutal. One area that they never compete to be first is doing their chores. It takes…
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