Paul instructed the believers in Philippi to stand firm in the Lord. He didn’t tell them to “hang in there.” He didn’t ask them to send “good vibes.” He didn’t offer a wishy-washy “Well, I hope so…” No, he said to stand firm. Standing firm depicts confidence in Him. It…
Jesus is coming again. When He does, He’ll take His followers Home where we belong. I search the clouds for His appearance. I’m ready and eager to be taken from this sin-riddled place and reside with Him eternally. Yes, Jesus is coming again. Are you ready?
“This World Is Not My Home” was written by A.P. Carter in the early 1930s. Depression era…lots of hardship. Considering the times, it was probably an encouraging reminder. And it still is. 1 This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere…
Jesus is my Savior. He redeemed me, healed me, and made me whole. Over the course of my life, I have learned from the Bible, from my parents, from leaders in the church what is expected of me as a child of God. It’s my responsibility to hold to those…
None of us traverse life without missteps. Some missteps are bigger and create more consequences than others, but all missteps can haunt us, taunt us, and riddle us with regret. When those angst-filled moments arise, we must remember grace. God’s grace forgives us when we repent. God’s grace gives us…
Mom’s continued faithfulness, which she learned from her mother’s example, in spite of pain and suffering inspired (and continues to inspire) me to hold fast to my faith. My paternal grandmother Lillian, who died of cancer when my dad was still a young boy, wrote in a letter to her…
Ah, we humans…we have our desires, don’t we? We build our bank accounts and our houses and buy our fancy cars and collect whatever intrigues us. We find our pride in the newest gadgets or awards or promotions…and absolutely none of any of it will carry into eternity. Jesus—He is…
“All I Once Held Dear (Know You)” by Robin Mark is a “newer” hymn but so powerful. Knowing Him…there really is no greater thing. All I once held dear, built my life upon All this world reveres, and wars to own All I once thought gain I have counted loss…
Look out…be watchful; be alert; be aware. 1 Peter 5:8 advises, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” While we’re stuck in this world, we will encounter those who would try to do us harm spiritually…
