Victory in Jesus

Victory in Jesus

Victory in Jesus But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV The hymn “Victory in Jesus” was requested near the end of our Friday nursing home service, and though I do love this song, it has been quite a while...
Faith Means Getting in the Wheelbarrow

Faith Means Getting in the Wheelbarrow

Psalm 121 asks a question relevant to each of us who finds ourselves in a time of doubt and confusion: What is your faith actually in? It’s one thing to say you have faith—that’s easy. It’s another thing to actually show it when it really matters. In the summer of...
A Parental Responsibility

A Parental Responsibility

As modern-day society is quickly discovering, there is no substitute for a solid, stable home life. Where parents are absent, negligent, or abusive, children will probably not learn to cope with the world in a healthy way. For that reason, Proverbs stresses that...
Victory in Jesus

The Benefits of Forgiveness

The Benefits of Forgiveness “I can’t forgive them.” This is a common theme in most people’s lives. Someone has done something hurtful, and we can’t seem to forgive the offense. But not forgiving is one of the worst things we can do, because it withholds God’s...
Love is Action

Love is Action

The purpose of prayer is to communicate with the Father and connect with His heart for the world. His heart is love! And not just empty, flippant love-but the kind of love that gave His life for the world. His love was active all throughout the life and ministry of...