As we enter the month of August, we have to remember that God desires always to lead us into the right place or season that He is planning for the future. Psalm 37:23 declares, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delights in His ways.” The living bible declares, “The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take.” God is not withholding His direction for…
As we enter the month of June, we must never forget the importance of being led in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. If we are not cautious, we can set into motion steps that are not from the Lord. Good ideas but not God’s ideas. All that we do concerning God and His will must come out of our hearts and from the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 defines the characteristics of human behavior…
May is already upon us. I want to encourage you to focus on the promise of God in the midst of challenging social and economic times. With the nations unemployment numbers at a staggering all time high, the housing market crash, gasoline prices and the cost of living on the rise, the vast majority of Americans are stressed out and worried. For those who believe God and His Word, we can rest assured. He will…
As we enter the month of March, I want to encourage you to place all of your confidence in the God of unlimited resources. Psalms 24:1-2 (Message Bible) says, “God claims the earth and everything in it, God claims the world and all those live on it. He built it on the ocean foundations, laid it out on river girders.” The Living Bible declares, “The earth belongs to God and all the world is His!” It is clear in…
As we enter the New Year we are so thankful for all the wonderful things God has done to bless our lives in 2020. Yes was a tough year, but be thankful in all things! A new year has come and greater things are ahead for the kingdom of God and His servants. Regardless of the past, we must focus on a new fresh start in all areas of our lives. God is the God…
The Apostle Paul warned us that there would be a substantial downhill slide in human behavior in the last days. he said the days would become perilous because men and women would love themselves above others. In 3 Timothy 3:1-5, we get a clear description of the end times, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to…
Temptation, challenge and adversity are a part of life that come to us all. The difference between overcoming them and being defeated by them is how we respond. We cannot always stop adversity or temptation from coming, but we can determine a proper course of action before it comes. John Bunyan once said, “Believe that as sure as you are in the way of God you must meet with temptation.” 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 declares, “Wherefore let him…
We are believing God that the month of June will be fruitful for His kingdom. God wants to use you to impact others around you with His love. Have you noticed lately how stressed and burdened people seem to be? The housing market continues to decline with millions of Americans in foreclosure and even more facing the same possible fate. Gas prices are fast approaching five dollars a gallon and the cost of living is…
As we enter the month of May, I want to stir within you the sobering reality of our responsibility to tell the world about eternity. How serious this issue is, yet the Church as a whole has failed to warn the world of eternity and it’s reality. It is guesstimated that there are 6.5 billion people in the world and 150,000 die each day. How many leave this world and enter the next prepared? It…
Recently I received phone calls from two pastors in different parts of the nation on the same day about impending church problems. After listening to both, the problem was the same: offended church members. I knew the character and heart of both leaders. Each was sincerely seeking the best for people and I am sure the people involved were sincere in their faith. Could much of the misunderstanding be a lack of proper communication? Maybe…
