Thoughts on living for Christ, sports talk & driving tips
Messages bombard you every day. How do you know what is the truth? In the Christmas movie Elf, the lead character Buddy the Elf walks through Manhattan for the first time, taking in all of the sights. He notices a sign on the window of a cafe and enters to congratulate the cafe owners. He... Continue Reading →
I learned a great question to ask a few years ago: "Have you come to a place in your life that you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to heaven when you die?" How would you answer that question? Some people say, "I hope so" Some people say,... Continue Reading →
Sin wrecks your life. It may seem fun for a moment, but the consequences of sin are damaging to you and those around you. God's Word shows us the way to be forgiven and the way to avoid sin in our daily walk of life. 1 John 1:5-10 5 This is the message we have... Continue Reading →
Every day, life events can beat you up and beat you down. Your enemy, the devil, seeks to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus came to earth to give you life, eternal life and abundant life, a life full of joy. You can experience joy in daily life, no matter what life throws your way.... Continue Reading →
Restorations are amazing. Have you ever seen a rusted-out vehicle restored to mint condition? How about a dilapidated building fully restored? How about the restoration of a relationship? That last one may be the most amazing restoration of all. We are sinners by nature and by choice. By the grace of God, when we put... Continue Reading →
Here is the 2018 NFL regular season schedule, all in one place. Hope your team has a good season unless your team is playing the Patriots, Giants or Falcons. And remember, it's only a game. I'm constantly having to remind myself of that. 1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value but godliness... Continue Reading →
Everyone loves surprises. Let me rephrase that: everyone loves GOOD surprises. Let me rephrase that once more: after the initial shock of being surprised wears off and their heart rate returns to normal, everyone loves the blessings received by good surprises. In John 21:1-14, we read a story of an encounter Jesus had with his... Continue Reading →
Life will throw storms at you of all varieties. You may find yourself facing health challenges that are overwhelming. Because of someone else's decisions, a relationship may be in crisis. Due to changes in your company, you may lose your job. Circumstances and life events bring storms of many kinds. How can you be calm... Continue Reading →
So many people try to work their way to heaven. They think that by working harder, being nicer, helping those in need, saying certain prayers, giving money to particular causes, and going to church services more often, that they somehow will earn the favor of God. In other words, they try to stack good deeds... Continue Reading →
