The Lord Jesus said, "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again" (Luke 6:38). Shortly before the turn of the twentieth century, two young students were working their way through Stanford University. At one point their money was almost gone, so they decided to engage the great pianist Paderewski for a concert and use … Continue Reading ››

The great preacher and evangelist, Billy Sunday, said: "The only way on God's earth you will ever solve the problem of reaching the masses is by getting hold of the children. You get boys and girls started right and the devil will hang crepe on his door." In Mark 10:13-16 we have an account (which is also found in Matthew 19:13-15 and Luke 18:15-17) of parents bringing their children to Christ. Being out of touch with the heart of the Lord Jesus, His disciples tried to … Continue Reading ››

"Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor..." (Ruth 3:3).

I am sure that the desire of every true child of God is to draw closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. We find in the book of Ruth some great instructions for drawing closer to God. In chapter 3, Naomi tells Ruth how to draw near to Boaz, the kinsman redeemer. If we are to draw nigh unto our Redeemer, we should follow these … Continue Reading ››

In Proverbs 22:28, the Bible tells us “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.”  When the nation of Israel possessed the land, God divided up the land into territories for each of the 12 tribes. The land was marked by boundaries or landmarks. Over the years, people tried to reestablish the boundaries by moving the landmarks. They would do this by moving them slightly throughout many years so that it was done slowly and unrecognizably.  Similar to the tale of boiling a … Continue Reading ››

Give of your best to the Master; Give of the strength of your youth; Armed with the sword of salvation, Join in the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example; His life for others He gave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have." -- Words by Howard B. Grose, 1851-1939

A terrible plague has gripped Christianity for many years. This plague has ruined lives, families, and churches. What is it? It's the plague of mediocrity, and it runs rampant today. Mediocrity is defined as "the … Continue Reading ››

      We need to restore fatherhood to its rightful place of honor. We praise fathers for their commitment to the economic well-being of their families, but we must also remind them that more than a paycheck is needed. A father's loving leadership and partnership with his wife in the care and nurture of their children must be affirmed.       Fathers must also be there to give a young son a sense of what it means to be a man, to tame adolescent boys, and to explain why honor, loyalty … Continue Reading ››

"I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live" (Psalm 116:1-2). Let me ask you a thought-provoking question: "Why do you love the Lord?" My mind begins to be in awe as I consider the reasons as to why I love the Lord. He sent His only begotten Son into the world, so that I could be saved. He lifted me out of the … Continue Reading ››

Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have fallen in our nation’s wars.  Sadly, the day will pass and most of us will be so caught up in picnics, family gatherings, or outdoor projects that we won’t even give much thought to the real meaning of the day.  That’s too bad, because remembering does many things.  It brings me back to the reality of what actually happened.  It also encourages me to see the dedication of those who fought and died.  Remembering stirs … Continue Reading ››

Today, May 2, 2013, is recognized as the National Day of Prayer. I had the privilege earlier today of gathering with a group of Bible-believing pastors in our community to pray for our community and her leaders, our state, and our nation. I hope you also have taken some time or will do so to cry out to God for America. I am reminded of the words of President Harry Truman:

We all can pray. We all should pray. We should ask the fulfillment of God's … Continue Reading ››

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

In Isaiah 40:31, it tells us what happens to people who wait on the Lord. Many of you may understand that word "wait" really means trust. Trusting God can sometimes become a cliché used in conversation but never relied upon in daily living. In verse 29 of the same chapter, the Bible … Continue Reading ››