"Good Stewards of the manifold Grace of God" (1 Peter 4:10) Many years ago, as a young boy, I would visit my Uncle Frank's house and with my cousins, explore the "shadowy depths" of his basement. One day as we explored, he told us not to go into a certain area and not to touch some of the special vases and antique pitchers he collected and used as models in his still li...

"Go to the ant, you sluggard, consider its ways and be wise" Proverbs 6:6 Years ago, before entering ministry, I worked as a director of a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed teenagers. As part of the recreation component of the program, it was decided to start a facility baseball team and have games with other schools within our area. So I told th...

"Open his eyes Lord that he may see" 2 Kings 6:17 In Hebrew 11, the Word says that one of the characteristics of faith is having assurance about what we do not see. In other words, it's not what you look at it's what you see! We "look" at many situations and circumstances in our lives, but what do you really "see"? Do we just see in the natural or do we see a situation ...

Spiritual Authority in our Homes "While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the Word". (Acts 10:44) God will always respond to our prayers and our faith when it comes to our homes and families. In Acts 10, there is a Roman Centurion named Cornelius. He was a devout man, feared God with all his family, gave alms generously and prayed...

God is Awesome "Let all the earth fear the Lord, let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him." (Psalm 33:8) I never want to lose my awe of God. I never want to get routine with Him or allow a casualness and irreverent approach to be the way I come to Him and worship Him. I always want to realize the greatness, majesty, wonder and magnificence of the One I wo...

"So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20 (NIV) As many of you know, I live with my son David as my wife JoAnn went home to be with the Lord. Dave has a form of Autism but is sharper and smarter then I'l...

Out with the Old, In with the New Ephesians 4:24 "And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness". We know that it has been said that we cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to what happens to us. And that is true. We can't control a lot of things in this world but knowing what we can control...

The Three Parts of Forgiveness When was the last time you forgave somebody for something that they did or said? How'd you do with it? Is it a done deal? Are there still some feelings and hurts lefts behind? How do you do when you see them? It's a difficult topic yet, it is important to our walk with God that we are those who forgive. Ephesians 4:32 says, "Forgiving one an...

You Go First This Time! When God's people were at the Red Sea fearful of the pursuing Egyptians and seeing no clear route out, God performed the most amazing miracle ever he opened up the Red Sea and Israel passed through it on dry ground. Wow! God really came through but it didn't take much faith to walk where God already made a way. Years later, God's people were about...

Everybody is going through something! Hurts, disappointments, discouragements, illness, loss, trials and faith challenges are common to everyone. Peter said, "Don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through as if something strange were happening to you"(1 Peter 4:12) Paul emphasized that, "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experie...