Ministry Blog – Page 2

You Can Have Joy

Jesus came to earth to bring joy, as the angels announced (Luke 2:8-10). Following his resurrection, he greeted his disciples with “Rejoice!” (Matthew 28:9). Christ’s followers have joy because they …

To Be Like God, Love

Characteristics in an individual may be so strong that they instantly come to mind when the individual’s name comes up. Mention one man and “egotistical” comes to mind. Mention another …

Where is Your Strength?

Where is your strength? Have you ever thought about it? When you look into scripture nobody had physical strength that compared to Samson. Samson is that man that tore a …

A Plea for Restoration

Men like John Wycliffe, in the 1300’s, saw a corrupted church, which led, in turn, to remarkable wickedness. They called for men to use scripture only to determine the will …

I Surrender All

“Never surrender. Never give up”. These are words that have been spoken by so many people, groups, teams, and armies that have usually found themselves in very difficult situations. In …

Standing in Awe

The day I got married will always be one of the happiest days of my life. I still remember how my wife looked as she walked down the aisle, how …

Patience

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Spring Forward

Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time to spring our clocks forward by one hour. I know there are people out there that really dislike the time changing …

Oil and Water

Have you ever thought about some of the challenges the first century church faced? No, I am not talking about persecution, imprisonment, or even physical death, but I am referring …

Isaiah’s Worship Experience

True worship stirs emotions. A song may touch our heart, resulting in tears of joy. A prayer may bring forth praise and thanksgiving. A Bible reading or sermon may yield …