"The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God" – C.S. LewisTwo weeks ago, I took a little fall off my truck while trimming trees.  Someone asked why I went to such extremes in removing a few pieces of wood.  My father made me do it.  I have watched him work for decades.  He never held back from any task.  Even a risky move was taken to achieve the goal.  Over the years I adopted...  Read More

John 17:20-26I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.  The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be pe...  Read More

Then the lord said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household,because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation" (Genesis 7:1)The children of Noah faced a significant decision. They lived in a world (much like our world today) where everyone blatantly disregarded God. Wickedness was the norm. No one would have condemned Noah's sons for living evil lives like the ...  Read More

Have you ever wondered what God's purpose is for you life? If so, you are not alone. A few years ago USA Today completed a survey. They posed the question "What would you ask God or some other supreme being if you could ask one question." When they received the results the number one response was: "What is my purpose in life?"Everyone at some point in their lives may find themselves wondering what...  Read More

The highest privilege of the Christian life is our adoption as children into God's eternal family through God's natural Son, Jesus. Romans 8:15-16 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.There are no favorites ...  Read More

John 17:13-19 But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.  I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.  I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one.  They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.  ...  Read More

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man (Matthew 15:18).The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. If you often share the good news about Christ, you demonstrate a heart that is grateful for your own salvation. When o...  Read More

James 4:8"Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners: and purify your hearts, ye double-minded."For three years I stayed on the move. There was an appointment, ballgame, school, or work everyday. I never sat still. While staying busy was probably needed during this time in my life, it was stunting the growth in my relationship with God. I rarely cracked open my ...  Read More

It is by faith in Jesus Christ alone that we are declared right (justified) before God.  God's gift of faith is the recognition of our utter moral bankruptcy and our inability to earn God's favor and that we must receiver and rest on Jesus Christ who has done it all. Romans 3:21-31 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets,...  Read More

John 17:6-12"I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.  Now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me.  I as...  Read More

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a reward of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).Your relationship with God is largely determined by your faith. When you come to Him you must believe that He exists and that He is exactly who He has revealed Himself to be in scriptures. You must also believe that He will respo...  Read More

We are often taught the story of Abraham and Sarah bearing a son when they were 100 and 90 years old.  It was a great miracle but their were even greater miracles to come.  Genesis 23:1 tells us that Sarah died when she was 127 years old.  Abraham would have been 137.  He loved Sarah dearly and mourned her passing.  We are not sure how long he mourned, but lets guess 3 years.  He would then have b...  Read More