Introduction“The ideological and philosophical confusion that characterizes America is perhaps the biggest reflection of the nation's rejection of biblical principles and its decision to replace God's truth with ‘personal truth.” George BarnaWhile most people don’t think poorly about Jesus, they are not running to Him to deal with the issues we all face in this life. It seems most prefer to place ...  Read More

Finding the Goodness of GodAs the calendar turns once again, I’ve been thinking about what lies ahead in 2024 for my family and friends and for the world in general. It led me to consider that whatever the future brings, there is a certainty I can always rely on, the goodness of God. It’s my hope that you believe with all your heart in this important attribute of God. I am certain if you are a Chr...  Read More

It’s late afternoon on Christmas Day 2023 and all is quiet in our house. The kids and grandkids will not be here for a few more days and in this stillness, I’m reflecting on the Christmases of my childhood. As I do a rush of youthful excitement fills my heart. As a young boy, the mere mention of the holidays stirred a magical anticipation within my siblings and me, a journey that began in Septembe...  Read More

Entering week 4 of Advent, we consider the events leading up to the birth of Jesus where we see the embodiment of divine love. The Creator of the universe humbly entered our world as a vulnerable baby, showing us that love is not distant or aloof but personal and intimate. The manger in Bethlehem becomes a symbol of God's unconditional love reaching out to humanity.John tells us that the “And the ...  Read More

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:10-12)In my study group this past...  Read More

Finding Healing and Hope in Times of TrialsIn John 16, Jesus speaks to his disciples concerning His departure from this world. This will be a very trying time for them. He tells them when He leaves there will be a time of grief that will be followed by a time of joy (v 22). He reassures them further saying that the troubles of this world are not greater than Him.“These things I have spoken unto yo...  Read More