Ministry Blog – Page 5

Jesus Knew….

Picture this; you wake up and it is a beautiful day outside. You walk into the kitchen and fix a cup of coffee or juice or whatever you choose to …

“Can’t Forget the Love”

Kids endure so much in our society. School standards are higher now more than ever before. The responsibility they carry is heavier. Their events, activities, and hobbies are bigger, brighter, …

New Life

I love the spring of the year. It’s like the world is waking up from a long winter’s nap, and in some ways it is. Those winter days can sometimes …

Jesus’ Prayers on the Cross

Jesus prayed an anguished prayer on the cross. “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My …

Same Diligence

Sometimes as a dad I have to sit my children down and have serious talks with them. Maybe they have been misbehaving or not listening, or maybe it is just …

Overcoming Guilt

Guilt is the product of one thinking he merits condemnation from some real, or imagined, offense. “Guilt can become a personality trait or a prevailing mood. It is for some …

Trust or Fall

When I was in high school I was chosen to be part of a county wide leadership league. Each month high school students from around our county had the opportunity …

Better Than I Deserve

Picture this situation. You ask someone, “How are you?” and they reply with “I’m better than I deserve.” Think about what it may have taken for that person to say …

“Hell Fire, Brimstone, and Love”

Growing up I was constantly surrounded by passionate preachers. I use the word “passionate” not only because the lessons they presented were heartfelt, but also because when the need arose …

Single Service

The Sermon on the Mount causes us to see ourselves as we are. We are also shown the way to please God. Jesus said the body’s light comes from the …