Have you ever heard of Mordecai Ham? He had a profound effect on the nations of the world. While Mordecai was preaching at a revival meeting in a tent in North Carolina, a young man came one evening and gave his life to Christ. That man’s name was Billy Graham. Every person who has come [...]
God is teaching me to live with a margin. Living with a margin simply means allowing room for things to happen. There are really only three ways a person can arrive anywhere. He can arrive early, on time, or late. I used to always try to arrive right on time, and I consistently arrived a [...]
I have never experienced a time in my life when more Christian’s opinions are swirling around trying to get everyone to agree with them. Opinions are like the nose on our face, we all have one. Romans 14:4 & 5 tells us, “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants [...]
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 [...]