Category: Living for Christ

The gospel can be defined as "God's proclamation of mercy for sinners." The gospel is good news! We know the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The good news of Christ, God's proclamation of mercy for sinners, can be found throughout the Bible. Even in Leviticus. Yes, even in Leviticus! The good news … Continue reading The Gospel in Leviticus, Part 1: Offerings →

Is twelve (12) years a long time or a short time? If you are a father whose twelve-year-old daughter is dying, twelve years seems like a really short time. If you are a woman who has been suffering with an incurable illness for twelve years, twelve years seems like a really long time. The Bible … Continue reading Is Twelve (12) Years a Long Time or a Short Time? →

Jesus can go anywhere to calm any storm. He even calms the storms inside you. He did it for a man who was being attacked by thousands of demons, and He will do it for you. He can set you free of the demons of doubt, fear, oppression, rage, guilt, lust, gossip, depression, or whatever … Continue reading Calming the Storms Within →

In the 5th century BC, Nehemiah traveled an enormous distance back to his homeland, leading his countrymen to rebuild the wall of protection that surrounded their capital city. This effort was truly a God-sized task. Their story is our story. God gives us assignments too. Obedience to His plans impacts lives for eternity. As we … Continue reading Responding to Opposition and Criticism →

Sometimes your team wins. Sometimes they lose. Sometimes they are not even playing! Life can be tough. But life is NOT out of control. You know why I can say this? Because the LORD reigns (Psalm 96:10). He is the King. He is sovereign. The Hebrew word melek can be translated "reigns" or "king," depending … Continue reading The LORD Reigns →

In December, Pastor Kevin invited me to team teach the Sunday morning messages for our church family at Hebron Church. We taught four messages together. It was a lot of fun. We want to share them with you, and whoever wants to hear them. What made the format unusual was that we were both on … Continue reading Team Teaching on Sunday Morning?? Yep! →

As the apostle Paul was wrapping up his letter to the church in Ephesus, he shared some things with them that are very applicable to us today. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY Ephesians 6:18-20 (HCSB) 18 Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and … Continue reading Wrap It Up →

Our God is a Wonderful Counselor. He is a Mighty God. He is our Eternal Father. Isaiah 9:6 (HCSB) 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of … Continue reading Eternal Father →

Every day you face spiritual battles. Even during the holidays, you will find yourself being tempted to lose your temper, to be greedy, to be selfish, to be unloving, to be materialistic, and much more. Stand with Christ. Overcome the devil. You can do it. God will empower you. He will help you. He will outfit … Continue reading Stand →

The Bible is full of practical teaching on how Christ-followers live their lives. The first few verses of Ephesians 6 are just that. They teach us how Christ-followers honor Jesus at home and at work. Ephesians 6:1-9 (HCSB) 1 Children, obey your parents as ⌊you would⌋ the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honor your father … Continue reading Honor Christ at Home & Work →