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Prayer and Statistics
I have a confession to make. I like data. And charts and graphs. Its how I sort things out in life. It brings clarity out of confusion. Pray without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17 The command for Christians to pray is obvious. Examples are given throughout scripture and the Lord Jesus prayed frequently and fervently.…
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We Don’t Deserve Heaven
Many people believe that the way to heaven is through good works. Today I heard about a man who died unexpectedly at a young age. A friend and admirer said they knew this young man must be in heaven now because “he was a great human being and had a heart of gold”. For their…
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It’s in Plain Sight
The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome that, “…what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them“. The world we live in, the people we love, the many good things in our lives are all evidences of God’s grace. It is easy for us to…
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Is there a God? Three Things to Consider.
The question of whether or not there is a god must be the most critical of all questions. The difference between yes and no leads us into vastly different lifestyles. More importantly, the difference has eternal consequences. Everyone has their answer. The question is, how have you developed your answer to this essential question? There…
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Our Most Important Discipline
As we begin the new year, here is a reminder for us of the critical importance of reading Gods Word on a daily basis. Gods Word is our source of truth (instruction manual for life) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and…