Mary 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…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard of preachers who preach hellfire and brimstone. We’ve also heard of fire refining precious metals to purify them, but hearing about fire from heaven may be a new one. It happened a few times in the Old Testament and predominantly with the prophet Elijah, but it did happen. Fire from heaven is…
Read MoreWhat matters most to you? There are easy answers like family. The way we determine what matters the most is by what we spend our money on and how we spend our time. That may tell a completely different story. Jesus wants us to live a life worth keeping. For that to happen, we need…
Read MoreI have had limited success in growing plants. I can keep our lawn green as long as the automatic sprinklers come on, but after that, it gets sketchy. For things to grow, you need fertile soil, good water, and sun. The same goes for Christians. We need to have fertile soil in our hearts, the…
Read MoreThe job of the prophet in the Old Testament was a thankless job. Most of the people in Israel dreaded or downright feared every time one of them spoke. The people knew God spoke through them, and most of the messages were ones of warning or judgment. The people who struggled the most with the…
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