I will make of thee a great nation… and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee. — Genesis 12:2–3 Antisemitism is rising. It is not just found in political movements, media pundits, and educational campuses—it is growing within churches, too. What do I mean by antisemitism? I am not… Continue reading A Biblical Look at Israel and a Warning Against Rising Antisemitism
I once spoke with a young man who was hurting. He was not hurting because a girl broke his heart, he was cut from the team, or because a job fell apart. He was hurting because has been hooked on pornography, and he knew it was sinful before God. He desperately wants to be free,… Continue reading God Can Set You Free from the Shame of Pornography!
And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. - Genesis 27:22 What do you trust—your eyes, your feelings, or God’s Word? We make grave mistakes when we trust the wrong voice. Isaac was an old man.… Continue reading What Do You Trust?
God desires to lead His children. Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24 shows us practical biblical principles for recognizing and following the Lord’s leading.
Introduction What if you could walk on water? Think of the sheer excitement of water feeling like hard ground under your feet! Of course, I am thinking of when Peter who actually did walk on water because the Lord Jesus gave him the opportunity. Yes, he did eventually begin to sink, but you have to… Continue reading What Does It Feel Like to Have the Water under Your Feet?
Dunn's Grove Baptist Church in Albemarle, NC, where my dear friend, Jeremy Holt, is the pastor, has held a week-long revival meeting. So, I have had the opportunity to sit under some good, old-fashioned preaching. Bro. Mike Martin of Mooresville, NC, has been the guest preacher, and God has used him. I have needed these… Continue reading Don’t Quit
What happens when the newness is gone? You know what I mean - the excitement of trying something new. When you try something new, it feels fresh, exciting, alive, and it is the topic of your conversations and your thoughts. Yet, we all know what it means for the newness to wear thin. When the… Continue reading Are You a Starter or a Finisher?
Recently, I participated in a Zoom conference call as a pastor taught the Scriptures. He made a statement that I cannot escape. He said there are times when God wounds us. We all love to think about how God will bless us, add to our lives, and make us more comfortable. Yes, God does strengthen… Continue reading When God Wounds Us
Job was told to curse God and die. Job lost it all, his children, his wealth, and his own health. Job's pain level went beyond a 10. He was long past the breaking point. And it all pushed Job to cursing. He cursed the day of his birth. He openly questioned why he should live… Continue reading Something Job Never Lost
A message for mothers who have had an abortion.
