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Peace
Isaiah 9:6 foretells the coming of the prince of peace. "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...
Patience
Galatians 4:4-5 speaks to us about the perfection of the timing of God. Paul says, “4 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. 5 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could...
Charity
I Corinthians 13 proclaims, Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though...
Anticipation
Isaiah 7:14 says, “All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” We must admit that the day after Thanksgiving sends all of us...
Thankful
Colossians 3:16-17 says, 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or...
Veterans Day
Revelation 21:4 says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” As we approach Veterans Day, I would like to share with you part of my story. On November 23, 2007, I...
All Saints
Hebrews 12:1 says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before...
Pastor Appreciation Month
I Peter 5:1-4 says: 5 “And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: 2 Care for the...
Camp Meeting
Have you ever been to a Methodist camp meeting? Last week, I had the privilege of being the guest evangelist for the New Prospect Camp Meeting in Vancleave, Mississippi. This camp meeting has been sharing the good news of Jesus to Jackson County since 1880. Camp...
Let It Go
In the book “Jesus CEO,” Laurie Beth Jones proposes that “Jesus’ ultimate act of faith was not so much in coming to earth as in leaving it.” After all, for three years, he invested in a small group of disciples that were so diverse it is incredible that they could...
Stewardship through Budgeting
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty." -Proverbs 21:5 Budgeting is more than just a financial tool; it’s an act of stewardship. As Christians, we are called to be diligent stewards of the resources...
The Joy and Blessing of Giving
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." -2 Corinthians 9:7Giving is more than just an act of charity; it reflects God’s heart and a powerful expression...
Faith, Football, & Perseverance
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." -Romans 12:4-5This is my favorite time of year because it's football...