Dear friends, don’t let this one thing escape you: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:8-9) … Continue reading Do You Want What God Wants?
Tag: salvation
Who is Jesus?
If you were to take a survey of the people in your community and ask them this question, "Who is Jesus?" you will get a variety of answers: a good teacher, a very moral person, an inspiring leader, a prophet, an example of love & sacrifice, and more. Many people hold Jesus in very high … Continue reading Who is Jesus?
The Lord is Our Rock
Financial struggles. Health crises. Middle East turmoil. Loneliness. Despair. Overwhelming decisions. When everything in the world seems to be chaotic and situations seem out of control, we all need firm footing on which to stand. Where do we turn?? The Bible has the answer: the Lord is our Rock. Put your trust in Him. He … Continue reading The Lord is Our Rock
Right priorities create space for great opportunities
Here are my notes from Pastor Kev's message at Hebron Church last Sunday. I hope you got as much from the message as I did. Let's boldly and compassionately live for Christ! Now Peter and John were going up together to the temple complex at the hour of prayer at three in the afternoon. And … Continue reading Right priorities create space for great opportunities
God Has a Plan
God has a plan. He has a plan for everything. He works in and through our lives to grow us, stretch us, and work through us, with the #1 goal of leading men, women, teenagers, and children to faith in Jesus Christ. If we can remember that is the goal, we will find great encouragement … Continue reading God Has a Plan
Purpose in the Pain
This week our hearts and prayers have been with the people of Oklahoma City, who were devastated by a massive tornado that led to much destruction and death. Like me, many of you have friends and family who live in OKC who have been impacted by the storm. Disaster relief teams are on the ground … Continue reading Purpose in the Pain
So This Is Love
I started to write a post explaining what love is like based on 1 John chapter 4. But I kept running into inadequate phrases. So if you have two minutes, read these paragraphs and consider what the Bible says about love in these verses. Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from … Continue reading So This Is Love
Walk Just as Jesus Walked
When you say it this way, it seems way too obvious: a Christ-follower will follow Christ. But too many people who call themselves Christians (aka, Christ-followers) do not walk the way Jesus walked, and they seemingly have no desire to do so. Their words, attitude, behavior, actions and decisions are not at all what Jesus … Continue reading Walk Just as Jesus Walked
Born Again
Some people think evangelical Christians invented the phrase "born again." Or maybe they think Billy Graham did. Or Baptists. And because they don't know who made up the phrase, and because some crazy people claim to be "born again," they run away from the term (and they also run away from crazy people). But you … Continue reading Born Again
Prayers Heard ‘Round the World
Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing prayer is? The God of the universe cares so much about us being part of His plans for the world that He invites us to talk to Him in prayer and listen to Him. On Wednesday as we drove through a snow storm in VA (do they … Continue reading Prayers Heard ‘Round the World