I look around and it can be disheartening. I see a culture that has fast-tracked our nation’s departure from Biblical truth and morals. I hear and read media that seem to spend their time reporting just a snippet of news then using hours to find out just how much they can trash the other side. …
Jesus wanted to get a point across. In Luke 12, someone came to him asking the Lord to intervene in an inheritance dispute. Jesus backed away from that but shared a valuable lesson with him. And with us. He talked about a wealthy man who had done quite well in business. This prosperous man had…
It’s a choice, a daily choice. Sometimes it’s easy; sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes we feel like it; sometimes we feel just the opposite. Yet, without a doubt, it’s the best way to live. And not only the best way, it’s the Bible way to live. King David expresses it in Psalm 145:1-2: “I will extol…
We are definitely not in charge. Sometimes we think we are…. But nope. By “we” I’m talking about mankind as a whole. With the incredible advances in science, technology, medicine, communication, transportation, and a host of other things, we often feel quite dominant. Very much in control. But honestly, we’re not. Two years ago this…
I’m definitely running behind today. I like to get this note out pretty much first thing on Friday mornings, but today, well one thing after another, and here I am. Running behind. Sometimes it’s frustrating, even when I can’t help it (but sometimes I can…). And I doubt that I’m the only one it happens…
Steadfast. Steadfast in the truth and authority of God’s word. Steadfast in following Christ wherever and however He leads. Steadfast in the storms and trials of life. This is what we’ve looked at over the last few weeks, but there’s more to consider. I guess we could discuss several other ways to follow the encouragement…
Steadfast. Steadfast in the truth and authority of God’s Word. Steadfast in following Christ wherever He leads. This week let’s look at another aspect of our call to be steadfast. In Acts 20, Paul was saying goodbye to the leaders of the Ephesus church. He was headed to Jerusalem, and he was, as he told…
Steadfast. Last week we talked about being steadfast in Truth, firmly planted when it comes to the absolute authority of the Word of God. Today, let’s consider something else. In Luke 9:23, the Lord said this: “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow…
Steadfast. A good word. A needed word. Especially for the followers of Christ in this time. The principle is seen throughout Scripture, but my favorite is found in 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is…
It’s true you know – gone in a blink of an eye. I’m talking about time. As I sit to type this today, it hit me; it’s been 4 weeks since the last Pastor’s Heart, but it sure doesn’t seem like it. The weeks clicked off before I knew it. I’m sure you know what…