Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
Relationship, Not Religion
It is very common for people to refer to Christians as being “religious.” I am sure that the context of that statement is coupled with thoughts of beads, and statues and passing an offering plate. They usually think of someone being religious as a person who keeps the...
Be strong, for I am with you
Hag 2:4 Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts: Three times in this passage we find the...
The Grace Of God
I am convinced that no book can adequately explain the grace of God, much less this article. Yes, Scripture declares the grace of God, but even the Holy Record itself cannot compare with the revelation of grace itself in Jesus Christ. Indeed, all that we possess both...
Serving Jesus with Gladness
Serving Jesus is a privilege and honor. It is sheer joy to serve Jesus Christ!
Peace in a Troubled World (Part 3)
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. As a pastor, my heart goes out to those brothers and sisters in Jesus who are troubled, hurting, feeling...
Peace in a Troubled World (Part 2)
Jesus does not want His sheep to be anxious or driven by fears and anxieties. No matter how you feel this morning, The Lord promises to give both strength and peace to His people
Seeing Jesus? or Seething at Him?
John 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are...
Christian Joy
The definition of joy triggers the mind as to how God desires us to walk as believers. The Greek word “chara” literally means “calm delight”. That word stems from another Greek word that means to be cheerful or calmly happy. With so much bad news in this world, it’s...
Combating Sin
What is more dangerous than a savage animal? More deadly than cancer? More debilitating than AIDS? The answer - sin! Sin? Yes, sin. Now I know that sin isn’t a common word any longer, even within the church. The word sin has been replaced with other terms such as...
Reactor or Responder?
Every redeemed person is a walking civil war. Until we are in glory, our redeemed souls will be imprisoned in this corrupt, sinful flesh, in which dwells no good thing.
Ordained for Glory and Beauty
What is the wardrobe of the New Testament priesthood? Mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, long suffering, forbearance, forgiveness, and above all things, the greatest garment of all, the God-kind of love that reflects the image and likeness of Jesus Christ.
Come Home, Sinners, Come Home
Sin grieves the Spirit of God, and it grieves God to see His creation destroyed by sin and iniquity. Thus He calls mankind to turn back to Him by grace, through faith in the perfect sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ.
A History Lesson
In 2 Kings 17 we read about the moral and national fall of the children of Israel. These things were written for our admonition. Note that it was a loss of the fear of God that caused them to sin against their Lord, and in so doing caused the ruin of their nation,...
Our God – Our Comforter
Never confuse comfort with being comfortable. The comfort that comes from God is deeper than the "creature comforts" that we possess. Maybe some of you today are in situations beyond your ability to bear. It may be physical, financial, marital, or mental. Many...
A Willing Heart
In chapter 5 of the book of Judges the prophetess Deborah and Barak, a man commanded by God to be a military leader, are praising the Lord for a victory in battle. Interestingly, the victory was wrought when they willingly offered themselves to the Lord’s service....
The Unknowable Mysteries of God
I am very hesitant to jump to simple conclusions when confronted with problems of the Why’s and What’s of God’s precious people. But this I do know. The gospel of Jesus Christ IS The answer to all of life’s questions.
The Tears of Jesus
I believe that Jesus is weeping over our nation today. I do not believe that Jesus relishes the pain and sorrow caused by rebellion and sin against His Father.
From God: I Will Give You Satisfaction!
The Rolling Stones sold millions of records with their epic hit, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”. Apparently, unbridled immorality and more money than anybody could ever dream of having does not satisfy the human soul.
The Lord is Not Done With You!
Satan desires to sift you like wheat. He wants you to throw in the towel. Stop praying. Stop reading your bible. He tells you how horrible and fleshly you are. (If he only knew the half of it!). Weary, struggling, defeated Saint, listen to what God says about you.
Our Faithful Creator
Job declared that God alone spread out the heavens. Indeed, the God of the Bible is God, and the only God, and beside Him there is no other. Notice that when God created the entire universe He created it alone; He didn’t need any assistance. Secondly, He created...
The Abundance of God
God is abundant in grace. He is abundant in mercy. He is abundant in love. He is abundant in glory. He is abundant in goodness. If I were able to blog throughout eternity, I would never be able to mention the many ways that God displays His abundance.
The Liberty of The Spirit
Jesus was the express image of God in all that He said and did. He was loving and compassionate, but He also drew a moral line in the sand that turned people off. He had a will that was as strong as steel when it came to confronting demons and those who opposed Him, but He was also gentleness and love incarnate that children loved to be around.
The Sweet Gospel of Jesus
Right after a great victory we sometimes have a bitter experience. Life can be like that at times. We go from soaring in praise to murmuring and complaining.
The Sins of Strife and Envy
Strife and envy are fleshly lusts that poison relationships and quench The Spirit of God. They build walls thicker than steel. They seek to find allies within the church to support their “reasons” for their attitudes and actions. They spread discord and dissension.
The Blame Game and Pity Parties
“The Blame Game” began in the Garden of Eden and is alive and well today. Husbands and wives blame their spouses. Children blame their parents. Everyone blames their church.
The Healing Name of Jesus (Part 3)
An ointment contains curative qualities. It soothes. It brings relief. Such is The Name of Jesus.
The Healing Name of Jesus (Part 2)
Matthew 12:20,21 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. When you think of the Name of Jesus, may your thoughts of His Name be as majestic, lofty and...
The Healing Name of Jesus
Emmanuel, God with us, not against us. His Name is like a soothing, healing ointment on an infected wound.
The Evil That Lurks Within
God’s mercies are new every morning, and for that, we can be grateful. But sometimes, the beauty of the gospel shines brighter and more glorious when contrasted with the evil of sin that lurks within.
The Counsel Of God
One of the titles for Jesus is Counselor. In fact, since the comma is not in the original text, this title could read "Wonderful Counselor", and it reveals to us a part of God's nature, which is His desire and ability to counsel us. Some of the synonyms for the verb...
To Quench Or Not To Quench
The word "quench" means "to put out or extinguish; to suppress." In the New Testament, there are three passages where this word is found. The first, which is quoted from Isaiah :, reveals the Father's heart toward lost souls: "A bruised reed He will not break, and...
About Me
I am the Lead Pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, a husband, father and grandfather. I also serve on the worship team as one of the drummers.