There is nothing worse than a dull knife. Try cutting a tomato with a dull knife. What a mess. A sharp knife in your hand is a good thing. Today's scripture is found in Hebrews. Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)-12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even …
Join the Choir
Today we are looking at a passage of scriptures in the book of Nehemiah. It is found in chapter twelve. First, let's share a little about the background of Nehemiah. "In 458 b.c.—a second group of Jews returned, led by Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10). Arriving on the scene, they found the Jews in Israel in a …
Blood Covenant
Hebrews 9:14-15 (NKJV) -14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the …
The Five W’s
Wavering, Weariness, and the Washing of the Water of the Word. Ephesians 5:26 (NKJV) -26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, At times we waver in our minds unable to stay focused. We are unsteady and unstable. We are tossed to and fro unable to anchor …
Conviction of the Unseen
Have you ever made the statement, "I wish I had more faith?" or "If I just had a little more faith I could believe God for this miracle or physical healing." There have been times when I have said this or thought this when faced with a need in my life. Even though I have been to a "Word of Faith …
My Story Part 2
Just an update: It's been almost a year and a half on Dialysis. A nutrition report card that identifies the levels in my kidneys is in good order. Believing God to be totally off Dialysis. In 2023, we found out that the spot (lesion) on my pelvis is benign, and according to my general …
My Story
Revelation 12:10 (NKJV)11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony........ My healing journey began several months ago when I was admitted to the hospital after much convincing from my wife, kids, and the EMTs. I was stubbornly holding out, …
Let’s Talk About Faith
Let's talk about faith. Let's rehearse some things about faith. Its an important topic. We cant say, "Oh I've heard all I need to about faith. I'm beyond that now. I'm into deeper things." Really???? Its not a reversal but a rehearsal! The Bible has a different attitude. We are saved by grace …
What is in Your Yoke
What is in your yoke? That's a great question! We are yoked to a lot of things in life, some by choice and others not by choice. Some of us have been yoked to fear, insignificance, poverty, sickness, offenses, un-forgiveness, and religious works. Some of us are yoked to our careers and for some …
Time for Change
They say the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Some may argue this point but anyway I'll get back to this statement and the title of this blog in a moment. My wife and I have been pastoring and in ministry for about 30 years. So we have …