Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Matthew 3:2 (NLT)   Let’s think about repentance, humility and self-denial…   The Shrove Tuesday indulgence is over. Lent has begun.   The 40 days of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the resurrection.  It is a self-reflective…

God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now. Titus 2:11-12 (MSG)   I don’t often find myself in Titus.   I…

  Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)   I’ve just returned from the land of kind politeness.   This isn’t Downton Abbey polite. I’m talking about sincere, how-can-I-help-you Southern kindness. In Houston I was called ma’am as in “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am”.…

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV)   I pose the question again. What is faith and why does it matter?   Have you given these questions…

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)   What is faith and why does it matter?   I’m preparing for a confirmation lesson entitled What is Faith and Does It…

      Going through the motions doesn’t please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. Psalm 51:16 (MSG)   Do we mean what we sing?   We’ve been surrounded by Christmas music these past several weeks which helps us get in the spirit. We sing the first verse from memory and hum along…

Anna went about her daily routine, but God was always at the center. She constantly sought Him in fasting and worship.

Riverside village in Cambodia Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, He was name Jesus, the name given Him by the angel even before He was conceived. Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple… She was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years. Then she lived…

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:2 (NLT)   It’s a dark time of year and a dark time in our world.   ISIS is intent on bringing on…

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 3:65 (NLT)   What’s wrong with me?   I’ve ‘eaten’ the bread of life. I believe in Jesus with my whole heart. And yet spiritually, I sometimes still hunger…