Going in the Same Direction
Very few things cause more heartache than a bad partnership. Whether it be a business relationship or a marriage, it only adds stress to an already stressful situation. As a Believer, Paul implores us to make sure that those we join together with are like-minded. Two people going in the same direction can travel a […]
Something to Live For
If you believe the studies and statistics, most people wake up each morning with little purpose. Sure, they have to go to work so they can put food on the table and pay the bills, but after that, there is very little motivation. Everyone wants something to live for that will bring meaning and purpose […]
Stand and See the Salvation of the Lord
The moment before every battle is the most intense. Your mind is racing with all of the possibilities, and the thought of dying is chief among them. Some movies have great speeches by leaders to motivate the troops right before they rush into combat. Some battles you don’t have to fight. Instead, all you need […]
Focus on the Eternal
We take our sight for granted until it is taken away. As we get older, our eyesight diminishes, and we have to correct our vision or put greater trust in our other senses. To be honest, what we see with our eyes can be misleading and cause undue anxiety. Paul knew this very well when […]
Illuminate Your Hearts
The amount of people who struggle with some form of depression is staggering. Those taking anti-depressant medicine is off the charts. The drug companies are making billions of little pills that promise to lift the mental fog off of our day. God never intended for HIs children to struggle this way. He offers a way […]
Victory Parade
I’m not one for parades. There are a couple near my house every year, and they are more annoying than enjoyable. That’s my personal preference though. There are a couple of parades that I do enjoy. One is when my sports team wins the championship, and the second one is as a believer in Jesus […]
You Are a Living Letter
People don’t write letters anymore. They send short texts filled with emojis. If something longer needs to be said, they might send an email, but no one sits down and writes anything on paper and then mails it. It’s a lost art and with it is lost the wonderful avenue of using words to paint […]
Freedom in the Holy Spirit
After college, my wife and I had some considerable college debt. I was a young pastor, not making much money, and she was a teacher making even less. There were some months the bills were more than the income. We were frugal, and with God blessing us in unexpected ways, we were able to be […]
Comfort to Those Overwhelmed with Struggles
One of the difficulties of getting older is that it seems like something is always hurting. Many suffer in silent pain as they struggle to live with daily pain. They would give anything for a little bit of comfort. There are Christians all over the world who are suffering for their faith. They are being […]
Final Instructions
Saying goodbye is hard. You have to separate from someone you love, and finding the right words to say can be difficult. You want to say something meaningful without sounding corny. Paul does an excellent job with his departing words. He gets his final instruction across clearly and concisely. We benefit because they are words […]