We are physical beings; at least in this life. In this life, we need food, we need water, we need shelter from the elements, we need lots of things. But as spiritual beings, what we truly need more than anything is the word of God. Look at Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:4 4 But He answered and … Continue reading The Bread of Life
Send Me
Throughout the history of the Bible, God has chosen many different individuals to do His work. God, many times, works through natural means to show His divine providence, and this is another way that He accomplishes His goals; by sending faithful people to do His tasks. The thing is, when God calls on someone, He … Continue reading Send Me
Moving Forward
Complacency. Comfortable in ourselves. Comfortable in our efforts. Resting on our laurels. I think these are things that many people struggle with in today's age. When things are going well, it can be easy to start feeling like we're doing enough; like we've got everything figured out. But we have to wake up and realize … Continue reading Moving Forward
The Need for God’s Word
In today's life in America, it seems like it's never been more apparent than now that we need God's Word. As of late, there seems to be this influx in moral issues that become huge topics of discussion and points of contention between people in our great and wonderful country. Despite all of that, some recent … Continue reading The Need for God’s Word
Simplicity in Christ
2 Corinthians 11:3 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. Paul, in his second letter to the church at Corinth, wrote these words in reference to individuals (likely even whole groups) who were being pulled away from the teachings … Continue reading Simplicity in Christ
Facts About Salvation
In today's religious world, I think most people would agree that's throne is one of tremendous mercy and grace, beyond our own comprehension. We receive a multitude of spiritual blessings from God through our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are freed from our sins through His sacrifice, and He can sympathize with our sins because, as we … Continue reading Facts About Salvation
Treasures Where?
We recently held our Vacation Bible School with other local congregations, and I had the pleasure of helping teach the teenage class. The theme was "discovering the treasures of Christ" and looking at personality qualities that God looks for in each of us. One lesson from our VBS that has a very strong message and … Continue reading Treasures Where?
