The whole premise of a genie in a lamp is that when we rub it, he is supposed to give us three wishes. We can have anything in the world our heart desires, but we can only have three of them. Many people try to treat Jesus like a genie in the bottle. We want…
Read MoreAlways trust your tour guide. When I was in a foreign country, a guide for another group was telling his people to avoid a specific area because they could walk off a short cliff into a pool. The guard railing wasn’t up, and he didn’t want anyone to fall in. Sure enough, two people weren’t…
Read MoreThink of some of the perfect combinations in life: Peanut butter and Jelly, summers at the beach, and Matt Damon in the Bourne movies. It’s almost as if they were made for each other and it’s hard to even fathom one without the other. The church has the perfect combination as well, love and holiness….
Read MoreMany married couples think that their love will get them through difficult times. The problem is that they are often thinking of romantic love. That kind fades away. What truly helps a couple to weather the storms are trust, honesty, and commitment. When we do those, we remain in love. When we obey God’s Word,…
Read MoreMary Jenner was always ready to help someone out when there was a need. She was quick to make a meal for a sick family or come over and clean someone’s house when they were recovering from surgery. Mary was always giving and serving to those in her church and community. What made her story…
Read MoreHaving someone who can give you competent counsel is invaluable. To be able to get things off of your chest and hear the advice of someone more knowledgeable can be the difference between success and failure. Did you know that Jesus promised us a Counselor who is continually with us? The Holy Spirit is there…
Read MoreHave you ever got engrossed in a western movie? You know, the ones with the cowboys on horses? Inevitably, there is a scene at the saloon where the bad guy challenges someone to a gunfight. The poor guy is shaking in his boots until the hero rides in and intervenes. Have you ever felt like…
Read MoreSome of us are so busy that our lives could be described as a whirlwind. We think about our schedule, and we get dizzy from all that needs to be done and the places we need to be. What’s tough is hearing the soft, still voice of God in the midst of it all. If…
Read MoreIt seems everyone is an expert in something these days. You can’t meet anyone without them telling you what sets them apart. Most of the time, it isn’t that impressive, but it is the card they hold on too. Jesus challenges us today to be known for something rare but vital. He tells us that…
Read MoreWhere I live, BBQ is huge! Santa Maria Tri-tip is fantastic. Two ingredients make it so unique. First, it is cooked over oak wood. Second, is the special garlic seasoning that is rubbed into the meat. The combo of these two makes it seasoned to perfection. My mouth is watering as I type this. We…
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