We go back to 2 Kings 6 and introduce ourselves to four lepers who found themselves in an incredibly difficult situation. You see, the Syrians had been surrounding the city of Samaria for some time, trapping the people inside and cutting off all passage of supplies from them. That resulted in a severe famine that … Read more…
Numbers speak, right? But even though numbers speak it is amazing what just a few can do. More specifically it is amazing what just one of some things can do. For instance, consider the potential power of one match. One little match made of wood and a phosphorus tip can burn away millions of acres … Read more…
Of the many things humanity struggles with our sense of identity is one of them. We often struggle with questions like “who am I,” “why am I here,” and “what is life about?” And as long as we are confused about those fundamental questions we are going to be confused about us. I know this … Read more…
I know it’s hard to admit because admitting it would sound like we just don’t love God, we’re not concerned about our souls, or any other number of terrible things. But if we are honest with ourselves we would have to admit that either at some point in the past, or even now every so … Read more…
As a father I have no greater responsibility or ambition than to help my children get to heaven. God blessed us with children who are pure, innocence, and undefiled and He expects us to deliver them back to Him in that same condition one day. No, that doesn’t mean I have the responsibility to teach … Read more…
Dear Mom and Dad, Though I’ve been a parent for a few years now, this is the first year I can really identify with you. You see up to this year we’ve kind of had it easy. The kids have been too young for school, we’ve been blessed that Mom has had the option to … Read more…
I don’t think I can adequately put into words the excitement I experience every summer as church camp approaches. It’s an excitement that you would think is reserved for the kids. But I can assure you that it doesn’t matter how old I get, how many years I’ve been going, or how much work and … Read more…
Social media. Like most people I enjoy it for the benefits it offers. The ability to catch up with old friends or distant family. The opportunity to keep in touch with people you just don’t get to see very often. One of my favorite things is to see a flood of good news on Facebook … Read more…
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35). Jesus expected for all of those people who would call themselves by His name to not only conduct themselves in a particular way but to treat one another in a particular way – according to … Read more…
I know what you might be thinking: “What do you mean reasons why I shouldn’t go to church? Are you saying I shouldn’t go to church?” Let me start with this statement – you should go to church. The Bible teaches it (Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25). I believe it. Period. But going to church is … Read more…