The Birth of Jesus Christ In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. Luke 2:1 ESV The Savior Born a Stable? Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. A stable? A manger? A feeding trough? Animals? Put me in charge, and it would have been [...]
7Each man said to his mate, “Come, let us cast lots so we may learn on whose account this calamity has struck us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. 8Then they said to him, “Tell us now! On whose account has this calamity struck us? What is your occupation? And [...]
Oh Give thanks to the Lord; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1 The Lord is our caretaker November is a perfect time of the year to think about giving thanks. While limiting the number of people encouraged to attend family social gatherings, many people are quickly becoming [...]
Praise the Lord, all nations! Glorify Him, all peoples! For His faithful love to us is great; the Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! Psalm 117 I think it's time for some good news; how about you? We are in a season of political division, cultural division, social division, and racial division. Many deep [...]
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 118:28-29 Gratefulness is sometimes very difficult for us to display because it forces us to look at someone [...]
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Boy, have I made mistakes. No one ever gave me a handbook for marriage. It would be worth its weight in gold. I've often thought about writing one, [...]
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 "Don't stop! You keep running. Only 1/2 mile to go. You can do it!" I couldn't do it. I had [...]
Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Transparency is sometimes difficult for me because of the expectations I place on myself. Being a pastor carries a ton of weight and responsibilities, especially in times like these. But today, I want to be completely honest with you. For [...]
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 I had the privilege of meeting John Calipari, basketball coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, several years ago. I heard he was dropping by his sister's business as a promotional event, so I went by [...]
whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 The sun goes down and the sun [...]