This is the time of year when memories abound. Families gather, celebrating their special traditions, and much of the world celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. As we began setting up decorations this year, we displayed my mother’s Bible right next to the Nativity set, and opened it to Luke chapter one….
What a wonderful, loving God we serve! We should reflect often on His goodness. Regardless of the world’s report, we must keep our attention on what He has said in His Word to experience victory. For several months I have observed people battling discouragement. Every believer I have ever known has had opportunities to be…
What a wonderful God we serve! Phyllis and I just returned from a glorious time in the nation of Brazil. We went to five cities, ministering in wonderful churches and finished up preaching at a ministers conference. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with these precious people—our brothers and…
The wonderful stories we read in the Old Testament cause us to rejoice at the miraculous way God moved. It’s important that we are mindful that they were not merely historical accounts; they were written down as examples. They are recorded so that we can learn from them, follow them, and get the same results…
Big Brown was a horse set to win the Triple Crown. He had won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness but failed to win the Belmont. It was 2008 and many thought Big Brown was about to make history. Big Brown’s value, however, was not in the money he won in racing, but in his…
Terrorism, devastating storm systems, government scandals and corruption—it seems there is no escaping the catastrophes occurring in the world. All are screaming FEAR! Child of God, now is not the time to open the door to fear! It is the time to put the 91st Psalm in your mouth and repel the spirit of fear….
When I was a young boy I would say (at my grandmother’s urging) that I was going to go all over the world and tell people about God. I remember my mom living for the Lord and taking us to church, but after I was older I became a professional sinner! Phyllis and I had…
I trust you all are enjoying watching the days of winter turn into more warmth and sunshine. Isn’t it amazing to know that regardless of what takes place in this earth, it is temporary. Everything has a season, and that is why Paul admonishes us in Second Corinthians 4 to keep our focus on things…
I firmly believe we are living in the last days. There is evidence of it all around us. In the last decade this world has changed drastically. The message of Jesus is being preached in more places than ever before, and it is an honor to work together with those whose hearts are united in…
