Don’t get me wrong–I love kids, but those ages 10 to 13 plagued by hormonal surges, a sordid home life, and a propensity to tune-out authority figures, light a fire under my prayer life. So it was, when I walked into an inner-city school to substitute for the P.E. teacher, ...
Read More »Standing Strong in the Face of Persecution
Did you know Billy Graham recently issued a warning for believers in America? It is more of a reminder of what God’s word has already stated: prepare for persecution. Many of us in this blessed United States have no idea what it really means to be persecuted. We don’t understand ...
Read More »How To Overcome Doubt
Everyone has times when they doubt God’s promises for their lives. There are times though, when doubt becomes chronic and casts a dark shadow over our faith. Doubt looms over us like a powerful force that chips away all that God has promised us. Where does this kind of doubt ...
Read More »Rallying With Those Who Are Christ-Centered – Our Redemption Draws Nigh
When was the last time you met for communion? Not specifically the Lord’s supper, but communion with a group of like-minded believers to share a meal and just reminisce about the goodness of the Lord? Recently, three of our church families met together for food and fellowship. The focus was ...
Read More »I Walk on the Broken Trail Again
Lord, how come I am walking on the broken trail again? I heard your small, still voice in the wind, “Child that path leads to the broken trail again.” I left your voice behind, And I walked straight ahead into the broken trail anyway. The old familiar pang of hurt and ...
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