Among the toughest parts of Ministry is losing and burying a loved one. We know they are safe in God’s hands, but we still mourn because we miss them so much. Recently this took place in our Ministry, but this Scripture became powerfully alive in the midst of it all: ‘Praise be to God and…

Do you know it is very possible to marvel over the magnificence of the shape, size or structure of the Church you attend, yet absolutely miss the magnificence of Jesus Himself, the Lord of the Church? Listen to this: One day ‘As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to him, “Look,…

Do you have a situation in your life so large and heavy that it seems as impossible as moving a mountain? Jesus said: ‘Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and do not doubt in your heart, but believe what you say will happen, it will…

One of the greatest places of neglect and forfeited opportunities that speak to our blessings and benefit – is the place called prayer! Many have asked me over the years; “Where and when do you find the time to pray?” My response is always the same, let’s look at the example of Jesus Himself: ‘Very…

Here is something about the power of forgiveness. Did you know that un-forgiveness toward others will not only limit and negatively effect our prayers, but is also a condition upon God forgiving us? Jesus said: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in Heaven may…

One day while Jesus was speaking and teaching, some people began to say: ‘Isn’t this the carpenter, Mary’s son? Aren’t his brothers and sisters here with us? And they took offense at him.’ Because the world hates true truth, or wants to spin out it’s own truth, it will always try to devalue and degrade…

It would be impossible to calculate the amount of precious time lost, away from children, family and loved ones, all in the effort to get more, gain more, have more and be more. In the effort to gain security, many have even compromised their own integrity through greed driven ambition and well masked insecurity. But…

One day when evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” This is more than just a moment in history, or crossing over the lake to the other side. It is also a message of great hope and encouragement. Many people feel they are stuck on the present…

I have spoken with countless people over the years who have become frustrated with all the twist, turns and even detours they face on the roads of life. Although they thought they carefully plotted their course, somehow they kept ending up lost, or disappointed. God teaches us to Trust in the Lord with all of…

I was watching on the weather channel the other day on what a golfer should do if lightning begins to strike on the golf course. Their advice was to seek shelter immediately. This is exactly what God has taught us about His Word, His Name, and His presence, even in the midst of life’s most…