Increase our faith Luke 17:5 Faith is an exciting thing. When I was younger, I used to watch the television show "Bewitched." I thought it was the coolest show. Samantha, not your ordinary evil witch, was married to Darrin. They had a daughter named Tabitha, who also had some magical powers. It was one [...]
Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24 There are no more ominous words written in Scripture. When the door shuts, it will not open. Do you understand the gravity of this statement? There will not be an amnesty [...]
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul Psalm 19:7 Life is just hard. Every day seems to bring its share of difficulties and hurdles. We jump through one hoop, and there is another one waiting for us. Physical issues, family issues, and friend issues seem to cause additional stress in [...]
Preserve me, O God, for in you, I take refuge. Psalm 16:1 I am beginning to realize that I have some pretty significant weaknesses in life as I get older. I can't bend down like I used to, and when I do, I can't bend back up. My knees generally hurt most of the [...]
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." Psalm 14:1 When you look around today at the violence, riots, unrest, licentiousness, and complete disregard for human life in many cases, you sometimes wonder if there is a God. I often find myself praying, "God, I know You're there. Please intervene." I pray, [...]
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 There are times when we need to be reminded of the value and magnificence of God's care over us. Whether it be sickness or strife, God never abdicates His role in our [...]
And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. Acts 5:11 When I was in elementary school, my mom used to take me to Westdale pharmacy in West Columbia. It was a mom and pop pharmacy where everyone knew your name, and the community visited there quite [...]
Many Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me all that I ever did." John 4:39 There is a false narrative that if a person lives a good life that he or she is an evangelist. In speaking with thousands of college students over the past twenty [...]
Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 I know it's hard to believe, but when I was a boy, I would not shut up. No, seriously. I would talk and talk and talk. I think that's why we never had a ton of company at our house. My [...]
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 "Is there anything you can do?" I couldn't think of anything else to say. I knew it was a speed trap and that I needed to [...]