You, In the Presence of the Lord, Are Our Joy
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of…
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Can Others Rely on My Word?
“‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.’” (Exodus 20:16 NKJV) Perhaps the most egregious, fairly recent example of…
How Good a Friend Am I?
“A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17 NKJV) This is an interesting…
What’s the Great Mystery?
“To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles:…
Have Mercy!
“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” (Luke 6:36 NKJV) Here, in Luke’s version of the Sermon…
Be Careful Who Your Friends Are
“Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he…
Holy Spirit, Pray Through Me
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we…
On What Is Your Faith Built?
“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household…
What’s Inside Will Come Out
“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NKJV) In contrast…
Tribute to David Darr
(December 29, 1966 – June 24, 2019) I met David through the relationship between Janet and Tracy (our wives). They were…
Righteous, Not Sinless
“‘But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is Christ therefore a…
Eyes, Ears and Face
“‘For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the…
Have Mercy, O Lord!
Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10, NKJV) Flowing from…
In My Weakness, He Is Strong
“For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble,…
Liberty, Love and Life
“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but…
He Will Take Care of You
“’Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink;…
Wow! Ain’t God Great?
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1, NKJV) Perhaps more than…
The Battle Is the Lord’s
“‘The Lord will fight for you, and you will hold your peace.’” (Exodus 14:14, NKJV) Through miraculous means God had…
All These Things
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew…
You Are Enough, O Lord
He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints. (Proverbs 2:8, NKJV) This is the end…