A Life of True Worship“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”  (Romans 12:1-2)Nearly everyone loves to b...  Read More

Peace is one of those words almost everyone likes.I think it’s safe to say, if you don’t like peace, something’s wrong with you. Many secular songs I remember sing of peace. John Lennon wrote and then sang this line over 20 times in one song “All we are saying is give peace a chance,”. Or the Cat Stevens song, “Oh, peace train, glide on the peace train, come on, now, peace train. Everyone jump on ...  Read More

“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)This morning’s scripture has been coming to mind more frequently as I see so many of my brothers and sisters and friends and neighbors who need someone to come alongside them. Some are in situations through no fault of their own. When we see someone suffering or needing help with difficult circumstances, it’s very eas...  Read More

Grace Over Vengeance“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” (1 Thessalonians 5:15)Vengeance is a primal urge deeply rooted in human nature. When someone wrongs us or we see a wrong being done, our immediate response is often a desire to retaliate. This longing for revenge is so ingrained that it has found its way...  Read More

I was lead to ask this question - how often do I reflect on what I pray for? Honestly, I often find my prayers centering on my personal needs, desires, ambitions, and dreams. These are prayers that prioritize what I want from God over what He desires from me and for me. It seems I tend to lay before His throne petitions revolving more around my interests rather than asking Him to show me how to be...  Read More

Being Bearers of the GospelWe are all called to be bearers of the gospel, to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to a world in need. This calling is not just reserved for preachers, teachers and theologians, but is a mandate for every believer. As Jesus instructed His disciples in the Great Commission, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the S...  Read More