Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
The War Within
Paul couldn’t make it clearer than he did in Romans chapter 7: Until we get our new bodies and go to be with Jesus, there is going to be a vicious battle against temptation and fleshly lusts. This is known as the flesh and Spirit conflict. Temptation is something that...
Come Unto Me and Rest
The Lord Jesus Christ IS the gospel. The gospel is more than some thing, it is some One. Surrounded by a multitude of people who were buckling under the bondage of legalism and man-made rules and rituals in order to get right with God, Jesus proclaimed the gospel: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
The Solid Rock
Because of a private interpretation of Matthew 16:13-20, some have taught that Peter is the rock of the church. Oh really? As we continue our study of Peter’s first epistle this morning, it is pretty obvious that if he was the rock of the church (which he isn’t),...
Delightfully Diligent
God “is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Diligence begins by keeping our heart in the love of God. Never settle for the nominal Christian life that is nothing more than going to a church building and occasional times of reading Scripture and worship....
The Battle for Your Mind
Satan hates us and wants to destroy us. Where does the battle begin? In the mind.
Jehova Rapha
This title means that the LORD is our Healer. One of the spiritual gifts Paul recorded in a letter to the Corinthians is listed as “gifts of healing”. Notice, it is “gifts”, not singular gift, because our God manifests healings to the spirit, soul, and body. Scripture...
Christ – The Only Rock
Scripture directs our attention to only one Rock, and that Rock is Jesus Christ. Indeed, as David wrote, “The LORD is my Rock”. Who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?” May we always remember that all Christian music should be “Rock music”,...
The Living God
Thirty times in Scripture, God reveals Himself as “the living God”. Fifteen times, in fact, in each Testament. When He uses the word "living" to describe Himself, He is conveying to us that He is active in the present tense or, simply put, "I am." He is actively full...
Titles Of Our God
For the next month we will be looking at various titles ascribed to God. Of course there is no need to review the Biblical truth that these Three - Father, Son, and Spirit - are One. The Hebrew in Genesis 1:1 and Deut 6:4 bears this out because the term translated as...
The Atoning Sacrifice
During Communion we gather together to remember the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary as the Lamb of God. Just as Israel was delivered from their bondage in Egypt by the blood of the lamb sprinkled over the doorpost, you and I, through faith in the Lord...
God’s Wonderful Word
When we open our Bibles today, we are not reading the opinions of men, but just what it claims to be - the word of God. God’s word is incorruptible; it is alive and piercing, like a two-edged sword. In a world that is dark, God’s word shines like a light unto my path....
The Supporting Cast Of Faith
As we endeavor to live by God’s Word today, may the grace of Jesus Christ empower us to abide in Him and be fruitful.
The Knowledge Of God
When we speak about knowledge, it is important to differentiate between head knowledge, which is information, and heart knowledge, which is revelation.
The God Of All Grace
"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10 I find it so significant that at the conclusion of the letter of Peter to...
Understanding Suffering As A Believer
Knowing that our times are in the Father’s hand allows us to see beyond the present pain or affliction to God’s eternal purpose. Even what is meant for evil, God works for our good and His glory.
The Power Of The Love Of God
What is greater than faith, or even hope? The love of God. It is the love of God that transforms us from the inside out. In fact, faith itself finds its expression through love. This love of God is a powerful incentive to serve the Lord. You see, we can speak in...
Choices
When our children were younger, we would often tell them about the importance of making prayerful, Biblical choices. We took a line from a Christian video, “You win or lose by the way you choose.” The ability to choose is given to every human being. You have chosen to...
Intimate Abiding
When the writer to the Hebrews exhorted them to draw near to God “with a true heart in full assurance of faith”, he was communicating the very heart of God. How easy it is to drift away from that precious truth! Out of all the commandments, the most important is...
Signs And Jesus
In a study of Jesus’ Olivetti Discourse about the end of the world, we take note of particular signs that will precede His return. If we are not careful, we can become trapped watching for signs instead of being secure by looking at the Son. As unbelievers are...
Sacrificial Giving – The Overflow of Christian Living
Sacrificial giving, be it the giving of service or the giving of money, will always cost you something, for sacrificial giving will always be the overflow of sacrificial living.
Loving Life
I find it so interesting that in a letter that is written to Christians who were being persecuted and unjustly treated, Peter would include a section on loving life (1 Peter 3:10). Loving life when being persecuted? When under pressure? When unjustly treated? Yes....
Sowing and Reaping
Sowing and reaping is one of the principles of life in the kingdom of God. We have the freedom to make choices, but we must remember that the choices we make have consequences.
Whatever Happened To The Cross?
Whenever we do something repeatedly, it can become just a routine. As Resurrection Sunday approaches, have we forgotten, not the words, but the meaning of the cross? We know that the cross is the place where Jesus died for our sins, according to the Scriptures. To...
Where Will You Spend Eternity?
One of the foundational doctrines in Scripture is the doctrine of eternal judgment. Scripture is clear about this fact. Every single soul steps into eternity the moment he or she breathes their last breath on earth, and steps into either eternal life or eternal...
Consider Your Ways
Today is the first day of the year 2017. Today is the day that many people begin that new diet, or exercise program, or budget. It is a day when we reflect on the past year or years, and come to the conclusion that something has got to change. The status quo is...
Preparing For Eternity
The Lord told king Hezekiah to set his house in order for he was going to die. The prophet Amos declared, “Prepare to meet thy God”. Eternal preparation necessitates practical application. Step one for eternal preparation is repentance from our sins and believing the...
Reflecting On What Lies Ahead
As we come to the end of another year, may we thank our Lord Jesus once again for His faithfulness towards us. His mercies have sustained us and His grace has enabled us to do His will. As we reflect on the chapter of 2016 in our lives, hopefully we have seen progress...
Redeemed Thinking
According to Webster the word “redeem” means, “to purchase in order to free from harm or captivity”. However, the devil is truly a liar and always has been. For God has given to mankind this glorious gospel of redemption — a life-changing, liberating message of...
The Truth
John the Apostle was changed from a man with a fiery temper into a man of love by virtue of his relationship and fellowship with Jesus Christ, both while Jesus was on earth, and after His Ascension into heaven. And yet, nobody would write more about the truth than...
Practically Prophetic
I find it interesting when I see the beautiful balance in God’s Word. We have been looking at end times prophecy in Paul’s letters to the church at Thessalonica, and here, at the very end of Paul’s inspired words to these saints, he gets downright practical. Yes,...
The Spirit Of Antichrist
The age that we now live in is ruled by the god of this world, the devil. In fact, Paul referred to the fallen world system as the “course of this world,” acknowledging the devil’s influence, especially on the unsaved. And John taught that the evil spiritual influence...
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.