In Amos 5, God through His prophet Amos, issues a scathing rebuke against the northern kingdom of Israel in the latter part of the eighth century. What God sought in…
I am thankful that God is not like some people that you and I may know. There are some who are quick to judge others: a. If you cross a…
" Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord…
Some people like notoriety: a. They like having their name in the public spotlight. b. They relish large crowds who have come out to hear or see them. Jesus was…
The parable which was just read for you is often called “The Parable of the Great Banquet.” To take in the full flavor of this parable, we must first go…
“so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another” (Luke 12:1). It was under these circumstances that Jesus began teaching His disciples as the…
What is "self-control?" Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines it as having restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions or desires. One Bible dictionary defines it as "physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly…
There is an interesting statement which has been utilized down through the centuries by different people. That statement is “expect the unexpected.” When it comes to our Lord, there is…
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." (Aesop) "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." (Mark Twain) Kindness can…
Many in this community have vivid memories of May 1-2, 2010 when according to the National Weather Service 13.57 inches of rain was measured during a 36- hour period. The…