Whole Gospel To Whole World
I. Introduction The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom literature that provides practical guidance for living a wise and virtuous life. There are several themes that the main author, King Solomon, writes about in his journey as King of Israel. For instance, he speaks on wisdom, virtue, relationships, work, money, and justice. All... Continue Reading →
Have you ever walked through your garage or house and all of a sudden a cobweb gets tangled in your hair? I am sure it has happened to all of us at some point, right? It's frustrating, gross, worrisome, and hard to get out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTxaOoGCbwY Last week, while I was arranging boxes in our garage,... Continue Reading →
"You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience3 (Eph. 2:1-3, WEB)." The apostle Paul starts here with a spiritual paradox.... Continue Reading →
It was a cold fall evening in 2000, and I was in the outfield getting ready to catch a high fly ball. When I looked up in the sky, I couldn't find it--so I started freaking out, raising my glove in the air, and squinting the best I could. The center fielder kept yelling to... Continue Reading →
"Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7)." The world faces us with many temptations. Lust, greed, envy, and pride are prevalent in social media, newspapers, advertisements, and even digested in our sphere of influence. We are only a click, drive, or phone call away from being... Continue Reading →
Righteous Lord Your heart leans toward Giving abundant grace To the human race. Blessed Savior You changed my behavior. Setting me free from sin So I could be born again. Blessed Redeemer You make me a dreamer. Reaching lofty goals To share Jesus to lost souls. Heavenly King I will forever sing To you enthroned... Continue Reading →
"But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." -2 Corinthians 12:9 When I was in college, I read a book called the 48 Laws of... Continue Reading →
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb (Ps. 37:1-2) Heavenly Father, you protect us from evil. Remind us not to be worried about evildoers or envious of what they have. We know that the righteous shall live... Continue Reading →
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases (Ps. 103:1-3). Lord, it is good to give you praise. For you are holy, wise, majestic, and gracious. My soul sings to... Continue Reading →
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” - Hebrews... Continue Reading →
Conform to Jesus 