July is a great month, long sunny days (I hope) and heat. This month though is known for July 4th our Independence, fireworks, BBQ’s and the like. Have you ever looked at the meaning of Independence? It means freedom from control. As I think of it, so does the Cross. We are free from the control of our sinful nature. Romans 6:11b (NIV) “count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” We have a lot to…
Warm Welcome Summer is just around the corner and I’m sure you are excited, as I am to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. I notice that when the temperatures are on the rise, people seem to be out and about more. When you are going into or out of a store, you can walk instead of run to and from your car passing people along the way. Maybe you walk or bike around your neighborhood or go places…
May Flowers Dear Church Family, They say April showers bring May flowers, I can’t wait. Have you ever considered the role flowers play in May? There are more flowers sold in May than any other. Why? As the ad goes “nothing says I love you more than flowers.” Mothers all over this world will receive flowers to say I love you. Flowers also say “we will always remember”. Memorial Day is set aside for that purpose. Dedicated to our fallen…
Easter is coming; it’s much later than usual this year and that’s fine with me. I much prefer a late Easter especially living in New England since celebrating Easter with snow on the ground just doesn’t feel right to me. Yet, even though the date of Easter changes each year, one thing always remains constant. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb 13:8) His resurrection from the grave defeated the powers of Satan, the world, and…
Good Day Church, I love March; it means that Winter is on the way out. After sleeping, the earth will begin revealing it’s beauty and it all begins on March 20th. It never seems to fail, it all has an order. Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:15, “According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.…
Love is the most searched-for word at biblegateway.com. People are constantly trying to figure out what love is. Is it a feeling? How can we love better? How are we supposed to love our enemies? etc. Someone struggling with feeling loved and showing love asked, “should I fake it until I make it?” What would you say? Here is my response: From out of the heart the mouth speaks and if you’re like me what’s inside is also written all…
Well, as we begin this New Year many will consider changing some of their habits. Many will begin diets, some will begin exercising, and others will attempt to quit smoking, drinking and using foul language. One father told me he wants to work on being a better father and I’m sure most moms might want to be better at mothering. When I think about it, who hasn’t something they might want to change, I know I do. I wonder how…
Apologetics is the branch of Christianity that deals with the defense and establishment of the Christian faith. Christian Apologetics is something every true believer should be involved in even if it is only a little. “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” – 1 Peter 3:15 Going forward you will…