Let Us Prepare Our Hearts For Emmanuel

Christmas is coming! A time to again welcome Christ as the King of King and Lord of Lords. A time to welcome him by having made preparations.  Unfortunately, many of us spend a very disproportionate amount of time preparing our houses with decorations inside and...

The Name

Let’s be clear: the name of Jesus is not a magic wand. Chanting it does not give us special powers. The power is the PERSON behind the name. Jesus was a name used widely in Bible times so we must remember it isn't the name itself.  Christ was NOT...

Live With An Attitude of Gratitude

The Apostle Paul said “In EVERYTHING give thanks for this (giving thanks for everything) is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  I Thess. 5:18 How can we give thanks for everything?  First we must realize that we are “in Christ...

The “Trip” of Faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 Have you ever hopped in a car with a friend without knowing where you are going? You have things to get accomplished that day but the friend insists that you trust...

Right on Time

You see just at the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6 Have you ever needed something at a specific time? Maybe you are feeling that way right now, where something needs to come through for you. These times can be...

Trust

But I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation.  Psalm 13:5 But I trust in you Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:14   Trust. It is a rare gem that few are blessed to find. The combination of constant influx of...