Jesus Embraced His Cross—Will We Embrace Ours?
There are many types of crosses in the world; those we see, and those we carry. We see them everywhere. They come in every size and variety. Giant ones tower over cities, while small ones are worn on necklaces. In addition to seeing crosses, we each carry one. There...
Universal Inheritance
As they grew up, a few of my children would say, “Thanks dad for passing on your allergies and asthma.” It’s true, we don’t just pass on our good genes to our children, they get the less desirable ones too. There are many common human characteristics, both bad and...
Words Of Inspiration
Lent is an ideal time to reflect on God and to reflect on just what it means to place our faith and trust in Him. Trials befall all people. Heartaches come our way. We find solace and consolation in God. Today, I want to share some inspiring words. I will employ a...
Partakers In The Divine
Jesus gave His followers tall marching orders when He said “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” He followed that up with, “be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Is Jesus challenging us to be god-like? In fact, He is! Find out what...
Fasting Is Not A Fad
Intermittent fasting is the underlying premise behind many modern diets. Its popularity has grown in recent years. Some call it a fad. Nutritionists love to debate the physical efficacy of intermittent fasting. The positive spiritual aspects of fasting are beyond...
Deadly Side Effects
We have all watched endless pharmaceutical commercials. They draw us in, peak our interest, and promise great results before quickly raddling off the potential side effects. The benefits must be weighed against the potential side effects. Some side effects seem worse...
An Amazing Heart Surgeon
There she was, an otherwise healthy woman, with heart disease in the operating room having open heart surgery. During the surgery, the ventilator helped her breathe while the heart-lung bypass machine oxygenated her blood. In all respects, the surgery was without...
Holy Spirit Abide With Me Forever
The Holy Spirit is the most mysterious person of the Holy Trinity. We know He proceeds from the Father and He testifies to the Son. We know He spoke through the prophets. He is coeternal with the Father and Son. With the Father and Son, He is to be adored and...
Rescued From The Well
Have you heard the story about Lassie running to Timmy’s mother and barking a couple of times. His mother famously replies, “What’s that, Lassie? Timmy fell down a well?” Timmy was always being rescued. Today’s message contains a real-life story of an amazing rescue....
What Defines Beauty?
Which of the 50 US states is the most beautiful? Which one is the ugliest? One person's choice for ugliest state, might be someone else’s choice for most beautiful. Afterall, what defines beauty? In today's message we will discover the answer to that question and...
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