A Perfect OT Analogy of Gospel Sharing

A Perfect OT Analogy of Gospel Sharing

A Godly King Great and godly King Hezekiah of Judah sought to honor the Lord, and he wanted his subjects to do the same. He naturally included the Judahites in his plans, but he wanted all of Israel to honor the Lord, as well. Though the Northern Kingdom of Israel had...
Faith and Trials

Faith and Trials

Faith and Trials Hebrews 11:3-39 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made...
Adversity doesn’t change who we are

Adversity doesn’t change who we are

We’ve all faced difficult times. Many may seem as there is no way we can overcome this one. And we cannot, not in our own strength. “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the...
Hope is More Than a Wish

Hope is More Than a Wish

What really is hope? We make a wish when we blow out birthday candles hoping to win a championship game, or land a date. We “hope” for the sun to come out, or for more rain; a marriage proposal, or a divorce; a bigger house, or to downsize; for Mexican...
Just One Thing

Just One Thing

You’ve probably heard the saying that comes from the iconic movie “City Slickers” …“Just one thing.” If you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve missed a classic. The hugely successful movie starred Billy Crystal, at the height of his career, and Jack Palance, late in his...
Living with Purpose in 5 Key Areas of Your Life

Living with Purpose in 5 Key Areas of Your Life

Ask most people how they are doing today and you’ll likely hear “Busy, really busy”. It’s almost a “badge of honor” these days to say that you are busy. And I don’t doubt for a minute that you are. Think of how much of each day is already committed (work, sleep,...