THE FLOOD IS COMING SOON! The Creation narrative in Genesis 1-2 tells us how the universe, and more specifically—our planet and its inhabitants, came into being. The Prophet Isaiah confirms…
THE BEST FATHER EVER Today, of course, is Father’s Day. It used to imply something that is no longer the case in this country. In the past, the fathers who…
What is one of the greatest compliments that a Christian can ever receive? Well, it’s when someone turns to you and says: “My!—what beautiful feet you have!” Has anyone said…
We are blessed to live in a country where we are free to come to church and worship God. So, many members of our military have sacrificed their lives to…
MOTHERS OF THE BIBLE—THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY It’s strange, but two things kept popping into my mind this past week. One, of course, is Mothers’ Day—and…
VALENTINE HEARTS Valentine’s Day is coming this Tuesday, so if you haven’t gone out and gotten your sweetheart a card, a box of candy or some roses, then you better…
IT’S TIME FOR A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT We don’t often think about it, but God calls us to offer words of encouragement to each other. If you are presented with a…
FACING CHALLENGES The world in which we live offers all kinds of challenges. Sometimes we are confronted with health issues. Other times, it may be family matters or interpersonal…
GOD AND SCIENCE Last Sunday, I mentioned that some people have a scientific nature and like to ask probing questions about the world around them. But, when it comes to…
NEW BEGINNINGS: Part 3 We are continuing with our sermon series on “new beginnings.” The past two Sundays, we covered the “new beginnings” that several of Jesus’ disciples experienced when…