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Scriptures 1 Peter 3:13-16; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; John 14:6 Verse Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, But in your hearts... Read More →

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend worrying? The results of a survey reveal that the average person spends about two hours a day worrying. That comes out to around 730 hours of worry each year. In a 70 year life span that equals over 2,100 days of doing nothing but... Read More →

Shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. This is such an integral part of the Christmas story that we can easily miss its significance. To whom do you think the birth of such a child should be announced? Logically thinking, we would first tell people of... Read More →

Christmas is a time of expectancy. No matter how many Christmases you have experienced, there is something in the air at this time of year; there’s a spirit of the season that sparks anticipation. Jesus’ arrival had been long expected. Dozens of prophecies and centuries of... Read More →

For most of us, what other people think factors into many of the decisions we make. The approval of friends and family has a bearing on our actions and choices. The Christmas story depicts the struggle of a man and a woman who have to choose between what God will think of them... Read More →

When we look around at the world, we see so much fighting, war, and conflict. We need peace! After surviving a bruising political race and election, we still see unrest and protests. We pray for peace. We long for peace and harmony in our homes and families, as well as personal... Read More →

Did you ever start a project that took longer and became way more complicated than you expected? Most of us have found that sometimes things end up being harder than they need to be. Did you ever feel that way about being a Christian? At the heart of it, it shouldn’t be that... Read More →

After 400 years of slavery in Egypt God delivered the Israelites and gave them the Ten Commandments as guidelines to govern their relationship with Him and with one another. As they were beginning to possess the land God had promised them, Joshua gave strict instructions... Read More →

Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... Read More →