Do you ever feel unimportant? Do you ever feel unneeded? There are times we all feel that way. The truth is regardless of how we feel, we are important. In fact, if we are truly “born-again”, we hold an important position in the Kingdom of God. We are Ambassadors of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (ESV) - “ All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himsel

“Holy Week” is over. “Holy Week” encompasses all of the events in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry. It begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Christians and non-Christians celebrate during “Holy Week”. They especially celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many families celebrate by observing traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Churches spend large amounts of tim

This week is referred to as “Holy Week”. The “Holy Week” encompasses all of the events in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry. It begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Obviously, the Holy Week contains what scholars refer to as the “Passion of Christ”. The “Passion of Christ” is the term given to the extreme suffering of Christ beginning with His prayer and betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane a

We are approaching Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday denotes the time in which Jesus of Nazareth rode a colt into Jerusalem while a great...

In a previous blog entitled, “God is in Control”, I offered a biblical perspective regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. I stated that God is in control. Nothing happens outside of His divine providence. He is on the throne. He has always been on the throne. He always will be on the throne. He never takes a day off. He never gets sick. He never gets weary. He watches over His creation, and He governs in the affairs of man. If this is true, and it is, then there is a purpose to the

February has become known as the month of love. Everywhere you look you can see hearts, cards, and chocolate candy. The Thomas Nelson...

There is too much talk today about purpose. Ever since Rick Warren wrote, “The Purpose Driven Life”, and “The Purpose Driven Church”, the...

“The times, they are a-changin”. Bob Dylan penned those words to a song that became a hit on his 1964 album by the same name. How true...

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Have you heard that saying before? Sure, you have. It is used all the time. When was the last time you...

We are programmed to view January 1st as a new year which has the potential to bring a new beginning for us and our lives. In reality,...

Christmas is quickly approaching. There are many opinions regarding Christmas. Some hold the opinion that Christmas is biblical, spiritual, and worthy of celebration.  Others hold the opinion that Christmas is nothing more than man-made tradition rooted in ancient paganism. No matter which opinion you hold, the fact remains that Jesus was indeed born of a virgin. He was not born on December 25th. However, He was born, and His birth was wonderful! There is a popular Christmas

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving down the road, and my oldest daughter was in the car with me. She was ten at the time. As we were driving through the neighborhood, I noticed that she was being unusually quiet and observant. Finally, she spoke up and said, “Dad, I can't believe people are already decorating for Christmas. They are so rude.” “Why would you say that?”, I asked. She said, “People go crazy over Halloween, and as soon as that is over, they start

America pauses to honor her veterans every November 11th. However, just because November 11 has come and gone, does not mean that I do...

I want to talk to the small church pastor. I know what you are going through because I too have pastored a small church. A small church...

Did you hear about the man and the judge who dared to give a convicted murderer a hug and a Bible? Amber Guyger, who was a Dallas Police...

Many people are currently suffering. They are experiencing some sort of tragedy, pain, sorrow, or sickness. If you are not currently...

I recently spoke at a men’s meeting. I spoke from a pastoral viewpoint on what pastors are looking for from the men in the church. I...

The Lord promised the land of Canaan to Abraham, then Isaac, then Jacob. The promise of Canaan was ever in the mind of Joseph as he...

People are hurting. All around you, people are hurting, grieving, and suffering. There is a strong probability that you are hurting,...

The real threat to America is not terrorism, lack of national and domestic security, gun ownership, gun control, mental illness, or...