May 7, 2018
When I was nineteen years old, I preached at a little church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The church only had about forty people, most of whom were elderly. Of those forty members, only one was younger than me. I would love to say we had a youth group, but in reality, it was more like a “youth kid.” I was just starting college in Missouri, so I had to drive about two hours every weekend to…
Read MoreApril 10, 2018
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you know that discovering the love and grace of God and receiving the forgiveness of your sins have completely and utterly changed your life. When you interact with your family and friends, coworkers and strangers, do you feel compelled to tell them about your faith? Do you struggle with the courage or the right words to say in attempting to articulate the Gospel message? We all do!…
Read MoreMarch 5, 2018
I have heard from so many people lately who are struggling and dealing with issues ranging from marriage to health, work to family, finances to variety of other challenges. No matter the trial or storm, I want you to know that God has not left you, nor has He forsaken you. The grace that saved you is the grace that will sustain you. Here are 10 encouragements to cling to during difficult times: 1.) Look…
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2018
There’s an old expression that “all good things must come to an end.” But whether good or bad, everything in life is temporary. Seasons change. Cars break down. Houses eventually become dilapidated. Fabric tears and gets worn out. Metal rusts. Our bodies, though remarkably resilient, are also quite fragile and inevitably succumb to mortality. Careers conclude and relationships dissolve. Is there anything in this universe that we can count on to last forever? The Bible…
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