Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT) I recently did a sermon illustration with a fit young man. I was discussing how much weight God had to hold up during the Israelites Red Sea crossing as told in the book of Exodus. (ItContinueContinue reading “Never Give Up”
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Stop Complaining
And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. Matthew 12:36 (NLT) As we discussed in our devotional a few days ago, the perception of the outside world when it comes to the majority of Christians is that they are all talk, but rarely doContinueContinue reading “Stop Complaining”
A New Command
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34 (NLT) There are times when I don’t like what Jesus has to say. I know, that sounds strange coming out of a pastor’s mouth. So, let me clarify. I don’tContinueContinue reading “A New Command”
Walk the Talk
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Romans 12:9 (NLT) I was at a conference not too long ago. It was a gathering of teachers and pastors. The topic: how to get the churches and the school united in our mission, the GreatContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT) Have you ever had your heart skip a beat? I mean, literally skip a beat? I have. The first time,ContinueContinue reading “Abnormal Heart Rhythms”
Prune Face
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13 (NLT) We’ve all seen them. They lurk everywhere. Whether it’s a mall, the neighborhood street, or even in churches, you can find them. The look they give says volumes. Without words they convey a sense of condemnation and fear. IContinueContinue reading “Prune Face”
