Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. This world is predictable: it changes. Things grow and things die Seasons come and seasons go. No matter what else we know about this life, we can be certain that the things that are today will somehow change tomorrow. But in the midstContinue reading “Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever”

Working out our salvation

In this life, there are certain things that are universal and certain. Some have said that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. I happen to believe I can add a few more things to that list. I believe it is universal that people desire to be heard, loved and valued. Further,Continue reading “Working out our salvation”

The hidden and lurking danger Christians need to see in this election

There is much conversation, accusation, argument and division over the current state of affairs in the USA as well as the potential direction that the two primary candidates/parties are seeking to take the country. And yet, my greatest concern in this election season is not the political direction of our country.

Christ, who is your life

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have actually confessed your sins and believed in Him for salvation and a new reality, I want to remind you that Jesus Christ is your new life. Colossians 3:4 reminds us of the truth that Christ is our life and Colossians 3:3 lets us know thatContinue reading “Christ, who is your life”

God is all sufficient

We are weak: Always in need of the strength of the Lord. We are foolish: Always in need of the wisdom of the Lord. We are unworthy: Always in need of the worthiness of the Lord. We are unrighteous: Always in need of the righteousness of the Lord. We are lost: Always in need ofContinue reading “God is all sufficient”

Things that hinder or release

There are three initial and primary things that either hinder or release the power of the Holy Spirit in an individual’s or church’s life: The thoughts and attitudes of the heart. When our knee-jerk thoughts and attitudes are judgmental, selfish, pious, condemning, bitter or anger we quench the work of the Spirit in us andContinue reading “Things that hinder or release”