Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Friends are people we know and trust to be friendly.  Kindness is not only demonstrated in kind actions, but also in words, and the attitudes conveyed to our friends. Proverbs 27:6Continue reading “Healthy Relationships”

I Missed the Conference

I Missed The Conference Red face. Swollen brow. My left eye was nearly swollen shut.  It was somewhat difficult to breath. The headache was paralyzing.  “You look terrible.” My doctor said to me Monday morning.  I appreciate it when my medical doctors are straight up with me.  “Take this medicine and you will be betterContinue reading “I Missed the Conference”

God’s Desire for Missions

With our annual missions conference starting Saturday, I thought I would search out several Scriptures that indicate God’s Desire for Missions.  God’s heartbeat should be the heart beat of His church.  The most important indicator of any churches vital signs (indicating good or poor health) is it’s pulse for missions and Gospel witness. Psalm 67:2Continue reading “God’s Desire for Missions”

Think You Have A Headache Today?

Think You Have A Headache Today? I read an article this week about a surgery performed on the wrong patient! Melanie Dadourian writes: “Doctors in Nairobi have been suspended for performing brain surgery on the wrong patient. A case of mistaken identification tags caused a mix-up between two patients — one needed surgery for a bloodContinue reading “Think You Have A Headache Today?”

Seasons of Change

Seasons of Change The leaves are falling.  Soon the snow will be flying.  Before long, the grass will shove through the earth and the flowers will blossom.  The heat of summer will emerge, and the fall will be here before we know it.  Seasons make the year interesting.  Just as with the seasons and naturalContinue reading “Seasons of Change”

The Bodies Were Still Warm

The Bodies Were Still Warm Blame.  Who is to blame?  500+ people shot, nearly 60 dead. The worst shooting scene in American history.  The dead bodies of the concert goers were still warm when people began to play the “blame game.” Politicians began to politicize.  The Media began its narrating and spinning. Conspiracy theorist startedContinue reading “The Bodies Were Still Warm”

5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting

Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival.  Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”

A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal

A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal “So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, andContinue reading “A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal”

How I Prepare for Attending Church

How I Prepare for Attending Sunday Church “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them…” Acts 20:7 It became an every week event.  God’s people would gather in a designated area to hear preaching, pray together, sing to the Lord, and to enjoyContinue reading “How I Prepare for Attending Church”

Snow Day Scriptures

Snow Day Scripture Verses Here are all the direct references to “Snow” in the Bible.  You could have your own “Snow Day” Bible Study with this… Exodus 4:6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took itContinue reading “Snow Day Scriptures”