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…
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…
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…