We are entering Holy Week, where we look at the events leading up to the cross. Often, I like to write on the last sayings of Jesus on the cross. The next five days will be five of the seven last sayings Jesus uttered before His death. Today we look the first thing he said…
Read MoreWith no sports on TV for the foreseeable future, channels like ESPN are scrambling for programming. I was hoping that they would harken back to the early days of the channel and show the World’s Strongest Man competitions. There is nothing like seeing men pulling locomotives with a rope attached to their waists. The World…
Read MoreThe leaders of most countries have the power to pardon criminals from their crimes, free them from their prison sentences. With one small declaration and a signature, that person who was incarcerated is now free. In an instant, their lives change. While those crimes they have committed are erased, the sin still remains. The only…
Read MoreHave you tried to buy flour lately? Every grocery store that I go to is completely sold out. Sure, you can purchase almond flour and coconut flour, but those are cheap imitations of the real thing. When a crisis hits, people fall back on those things that are essential, like flour, sugar, and water. Bread…
Read MoreThe Apostle Paul was a man who moved in the power of Christ. The New Testament is lined with how God worked through him. The Holy Spirit’s anointing was upon him on his missionary travels, but he discovered where the power of Christ dwells. It was in the place he least expected, and he learned…
Read MoreWhen you decide to serve others, you will be required to give more than you expected. This will happen because you will see the need is more significant than you first thought, but also it will be to make people happy that will never be happy. Jesus encourages us to go the extra mile. in…
Read MoreMy grandpa used to have a saying that he used on his grandkids when they were getting too much attitude. He would say, “you’re getting too big for your britches.” It meant that we were getting a little full of ourselves and needed to be brought down a few notches. Everyone runs the risk of…
Read MoreThere is a popular saying today, “Not every hill is worth dying on.” The basic gist is that you need to choose your battles, not every argument or disagreement is worth the time or energy you need to put into it. That is a lesson you have to learn early in ministry; otherwise, you will…
Read MoreWe have an unprecedented opportunity to give to those in need. With millions of people losing their jobs and out of income, we are being presented with a great need that we can fill in a straightforward way. Food banks are in need of donations, neighbors need utilities paid, and small businesses need our support….
Read MoreThere are so many voices out there that it is hard to know who to trust. We can listen to those who share the same political views we do, or we can listen to our favorite celebrities. Hearing the voice of the Lord in times like these can be challenging. We need to weed through…
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