A friend of mine once said, “Lone Rangers often get shot out of the saddle.” He was referring to the popular U.S. television show in the 1950’s called “The Lone Ranger.” This lone lawman rode to rid the wild west of outlaws and was often vulnerable to attack. If we try to live our Christian [...]
Sometimes I’m tempted to feel like it’s okay to worry as we live in our present environment of uncertainty. But COVID-19 and the unrest in our nations has not taken God by surprise. He is still on the throne! He exhorts us to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and … not worry about tomorrow, [...]
I realize I need help to see the racism in my own life that I am blind to. I grieve over the racism, discrimination and racial injustice that still exists in our country, in the church, and in many of our lives. I do not claim to understand what African American or Black American families [...]
This week we buried my 96-year-old mother who went to be with the Lord. My dad passed on to glory nine years ago. As I reflect on their lives, I realize I am a blessed man to have been born into my family. I remember my parents teaching me the value of loving God and [...]
1 - The global pandemic challenge continues in nearly every nation. God is giving His people grace and wisdom in the midst of this global challenge. 2 – The economic challenge before us is still to be seen. But remember, the Lord has promised we will “prosper in all things and be in health as [...]
How are you feeling during this global pandemic? Do you feel you’re a victim of circumstances? We certainly did not choose to walk this path. But if we look closely, there is another path that runs parallel to our present path. It is called the path of life. Let me explain. Trains run on two [...]
The world as we know it is now experiencing a “divine pause.” Our friends in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and throughout the world are all experiencing varying degrees of shutdowns in their nations. If this is a difficult time for you, we pray you will experience much grace and healing and strength from the [...]
Three words are important for us to remember during this season of living through a global pandemic: Faith, Wisdom and Thanksgiving. We ask our God for a gift of FAITH…faith in the Word of God dispels any fear from the enemy. This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith(I John 5:4). We ask our [...]
Today, millions of believers worldwide experienced the underground church. Forty years ago, I heard the Lord say, “Are you willing to be involved in the underground church?” The underground church is the part of the church that meets in small groups in homes. The church in the book of Acts met underground, representative of the [...]
As we live through the present global pandemic, now is the time for us to again refocus on four simple words: faith, wisdom, compassion, and gratitude. Let’s encourage one another to stand in faith in the protection of the Lord (Psalm 91). We receive grace to receive God’s wisdom to make wise commonsense choices (James [...]