SCRIPTURE – PSALM 37: 1-40 Do you ever fret? The word fret means to heat up, to be burned up about something, to worry, to be angry. Fretting is an emotional strain, something that makes you uneasy, or active restlessness. In Psalm 37, David gives us some of the greatest advice found anywhere in Scripture.…
This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The subject of love will be discussed, referred to, and said multiple times. But what is real love? Paul in I Corinthians 13 describes love: 4Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5does not act unbecomingly; it does…
What “Judge Not” Really Means Scripture Matthew 7:1-6 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log…
In Romans 12:9-21, Paul speaks in practical terms. This gives shoe-leather to our Christianity. He offers 25 pieces of advice. There are really only two overarching thoughts in these core values—practice love and defeat evil. These will not only impact us personally, they will positively make a difference in the lives of others as you…
JESUS ON RELATIONSHIPS (9 Truths to Build Incredible Relationships) Jesus was the Master relationship builder. He gives us the secret to all relationships, beginning with our relationship with God. Consider the back story. A Scribe was impressed with the way Jesus addressed His critics. Trying to entrap Him, he asked, “What is the most important…
You are either about to go into a storm; just coming out of a storm, or you’re right in the middle of a storm. In doing some research on storms I discovered that storms are created when a center of low pressure develops, with a system of high pressuring surrounding it. This combination of opposing…
As we face a new year, we face new opportunities and new challenges. As Christian men, you will confront multiple decisions. Some of those decision may not be black and white, or obvious as to what you should do. Although the Bible may not specifically speak to an issue you are facing in 2021, God…
With a new year comes a new opportunity to put past things behind us and look forward to what God has in store for you as the spiritual leader of your home. The humorous Yogi Berra said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you may end up someplace else.” Do you know where…
The older I get the more I realize that life is short and that if we are ever going to make a difference for God, we need to be doing it now. In this season of celebrating the birth of Jesus, I want to take the opportunity to present Him from A to Z. There…
Suicide is a subject that brings multiple emotions. Most people know of someone who has dealt with a family member, friend or acquaintance who has committed the ultimate act of self-harm. With the pandemic we are all facing, the rates of suicide are on the rise. Further, holidays often magnify our sorrows and difficulties. Some…