After two months of being closed, due to the Coronavirus, our church is reopening. Here is why: 1. The Trump administration guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” outline three phases for states to gradually ease their lockdowns. Phase 1 set the target date of May 1 to systematically reopen the nation, but some states may be able to reopen earlier. Phase …
Remember the story of the two men who were building a house? One built his house on sand. He didn’t do anything wrong; he was not called a sinner or wicked, but he was called foolish. Another man built his house on the rock. His foundation, which was invisible to the public, was deep and strong. In fact, the whole …
Suffering happens to everyone. It happens to the sinner, the saint, and it was endured by the Savior. Suffering came into the world because of sin. The devil used sin to bring suffering. God used the suffering of Jesus to bring salvation to mankind. Today, God, through our suffering, purifies our faith and glorifies his name. Great faith in God …
There is a natural fear which protects us from danger. There is also an unnatural fear which paralyzes us. It’s more than an emotion; it has spiritual forces behind it. And there is also a spiritual fear, the fear of God. Fear has a way of changing our focus from God to the problems around us. Fear can change our …
We are called to walk worthy of the calling of God (Ephesians 4:1). God called us first to follow him, not to lead. Many times we forget that that’s our number one calling is to follow, not to lead. Better followers we become, better leaders we will be. Here are my few tips on how to become better leaders: 1. …
Rest is a Person and his name is Jesus! True rest is found in Jesus and in his finished work on the cross. Rest is also a principle. Unfortunately at this time of age, we don’t seem to understand that very well. It seems that now people are proud of their lack of sleep; they brag about the amount of …
Preaching is God’s appointed means of communicating the Gospel. Jesus was a preacher and so was Paul. Preaching has great power, potential, and capacity to bring about change in individuals, institutions, and societies. Preaching is one of the most effective ways of winning people to faith in Jesus Christ. Historically, preaching has become the principal means of leading, teaching, and …
Timing is everything. If you pick an apple before it’s ripe it will be sour. The same apple, just a few months later, will be sweet. Timing makes a big difference. Whenever I’m asked whether it is the right time for a person to start dating, my answer is usually the same. If marriage is not an option for you …
He will take something out of you. Yes! Before God brought Eve to Adam, he removed something out of Adam, while he slept. God works when you sleep. When He takes something out, He will bring someone in. When you wait on God, it’s not a waste of time – it’s surgery time. You may think you are fine, and …
“Do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases.” Song of Solomon 2:7 This charge appears four times in the book, Song of Solomon. It discourages unauthorized love from being stirred or awakened. It should be asleep. Sounds similar to what God did to Adam. Sexual sleep is when you put your sexual desires to sleep, not to death. …
After God told Adam that he needed a spouse, he began looking for a suitable helper, but he did not find it. As I’ve mentioned, God’s criteria for a spouse is compatibility. When Adam could not find someone who fit that criteria, he came back to God. God had a solution. It was definitely not a conventional one. And the …
We all want to experience change and growth in our life. There are areas in our life where we need freedom. There are habits we long to have established in our character, and I truly believe that with the help of the Holy Spirit change is possible. I would like to present a few steps that have helped me to …
