“But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by they words, thou shalt be condemned.” — Matthew 12:36-37 My primary field
Read the rest of the series Matthew 21 Jesus and authority figures were often like oil and water. The religious authorities of Jesus’ day, for the most part, like those of our own time, were easily blinded by what power they had, or thought they
The art of worship: More than music I have no musical talent. This is a well-known fact among my friends and family. I always tease my pastor that I have the distinction of being the only person he’s ever asked not to join the choir.
Read the rest of the series Matthew 16: 24-28 If you are finding being a Christian is easy, you are probably not doing too good a job of it. The difficulty involved is outlined by Jesus in this passage. What is also expressed is the
“Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20
I would like to address the topic that God is working in the lives of Christians, whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or transgender. Once a person believes in Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation, then God provides us with a multitude
Read the rest of the series Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who labor and find life a burden, and I will refresh you.” There is much in the world that beckons to us in our weakest moments. “Try this brand of alcohol and
The Lord has blessed me greatly, words cannot express how I feel about His grace, His mercy, His love and the Finished Work of Jesus Christ. “What Has Jesus Done?” instead of “What Would Jesus Do?” cliché is the most important question to ask the
“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” — 2 Corinthians 6:14 A friend and I were having a conversation recently, and we both agreed there is no such
Read the rest of the series Matthew 6:25-34 It is so easy to worry, to be overwhelmed with the future and with what might happen. But, as Max Lucado has written, worry is a sign that we have forgotten who is in control. So Jesus