Fishing
At the start of Jesus’ ministry, He came to the Sea of Galilee and called Peter to become a “fisher of men.” It’s believed Jesus stood at the location where seven underground streams of fresh water flow into the sea attracting fish to this area as well as fishermen. After Jesus resurrection the disciples went […]
A Promise
When a child comes into this strange new world, he or she is completely dependent on the care of its parents. When a baby shows signs of distress or discomfort the parent brings comfort and assurance through touch, soothing words, hugs and so on. Thousands of these verbal and nonverbal interactions take place during the […]
A New Home
You don’t need to be a home owner very long to realize that keeping it looking new requires routine maintenance and repairs. Many are small and as time wears on it requires major repairs. If those repairs are ignored over the years the house will begin to look old and unkept. Soon the wind blows […]
A Good Shepherd
A shepherd is in change, and has the responsibility of caring for the sheep that are entrusted to him. He must lead them to areas of green grass in terrain that is mostly dry and rocky. He must provide water to drink that is fresh and not filled with minerals or bacteria that would lead […]
Independence
This month we celebrate America’s birthday, July 4, 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Early colonists came to this new world we call America primarily for religious freedom. Many who came believed in Jesus Christ and worshipped freely; lived and conducted business by the Word of God. Yet by 1688 William Stoughton, […]
A Jealous God?
To be jealous according to Dictionary.com is to have resentment against someone. It also says, “troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness.” It isn’t right to have resentment toward someone, that would be considered a sin. Yet the bible sometimes refers to God as a jealous God, Exodus 20:5 I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God. How […]
Don’t Gloat
If you’re like most people, watching the news can make one angry and disgusted. When we hear about our nation’s leaders deliberately dismantling our liberties, the constitution, religious freedom, the economy and so forth, sometimes we would like to see them get what they deserve. When that happens, it’s tempting to rejoice or gloat. […]
Fear and Division
Genesis 1:31a God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. This includes Adam and Eve as the first husband and wife. Their relationship was perfect. No strife, secrets, complete harmony with one another and God. Genesis 3:6a When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food. . . She also gave […]
A Great Loss
If you are middle aged or older you are witnessing the loss of the nation you knew and loved. The freedom to move about without having to be cautious or suspicious; trust in people, faith in our judicial system, a sound economy and the most powerful military in the world. My childhood and teen years […]
One Lost Sheep Pt. 3
5/26/2021 Luke 15:11-24 The prodigal son is someone who runs away or leaves the family and leads a wasteful and reckless life. In this parable the prodigal son returns home when life hits bottom. Perhaps you were (are) a prodigal in the sense you lived apart from God. You made poor selfish choices, you hurt people […]