Our Eager Expectation

Recently at my church we have been working our way through Romans 8 on Sunday mornings. As I was sitting in the service a thought came to me – if the Spirit brings a thought to our attention after we have been under the ministry of the Word, then we need to act on that [...]

Obeying Like An Unworthy Servant

We live in a world full of sinful people. I do not remember when this concept first became clear to me, but I do know that there are sinners all around me. The only distinguishing mark for some of these sinners is that they have been redeemed by Jesus Christ. Oh yes! Their redemption will [...]

A Time To Be Silent

I know that far too often I want to add my two cents worth to any conversation that I come across. As a matter of fact, some of my friends know that I can struggle mightily with knowing when to shut up. When these times come, I am often reminded of what wise Solomon once [...]

Glory in the Cross

There is one theme that has been absolutely gripping me this week and it is the glory of the cross of Christ. When I contemplate exactly how much Christ endured on the cross, it produces within me a sense of utter shame and unworthiness. I cannot understand how a great and just God could be [...]

The Grace of Giving

Just about a year ago, my pastor preached an amazing message on this subject. I had never thought of my giving as an act of grace. In the context of what was going on at our church the message was immensely practical. Our church was planning for the annual Thankskgiving offering and how it would [...]