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Enjoy lunch – You’re blessed when you’

Enjoy lunch - You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. Mt 5:6 Msg

Grace and Peace

I was justified by works, but certainly not by own works. “Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” (Galatians 1:4, NLT)  “He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but…Read more Grace and Peace

Fortune Tellers and False Prophets

Several years ago a friend of mine and I walked into one of those unique specialty shops in a major downtown area.  The store was built around a cool theme and had some very beautiful art work and fascinating cultural artifacts.  While we were admiring the art work, we saw a fortune teller with her…Read more Fortune Tellers and False Prophets

Junior Bible Quiz

Once there was a woman in my life, that I loved dearly.  She taught me Bible and rewarded me for memorizing passages of Scripture.  She made the stories come alive with her flannel graph illustrations.  The first passage I memorized was Psalm 100.  It was a life shaping, confidence giving habit that she encouraged me…Read more Junior Bible Quiz

Blessings

When I think of blessings, what comes to mind is the gift of God's Word, the Bible.  I can't imagine life without the benefit of knowing the truth and living it.  Even though we stumble, God encourages us by His Spirit and Word, rather than condemn us.  The Bible has given me knowledge and wisdom…Read more Blessings

God wants to restore what Satan has stolen!

This morning we worshipped at Faith Assembly of God in Orlando after participating in this year's General Council.  Pastor Jim Cymbala, from the Brooklyn Tabernacle preached this morning.  He introduced his wife, Carol, who directs the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.  Her music and choir has won nine Grammys.  She can't read or write music.  She has…Read more God wants to restore what Satan has stolen!

“We have a whole Christ for our salvatio

“We have a whole Christ for our salvation; a whole Bible for our staff; a whole Church for our fellowship; and a whole world for our parish.” John Chrysostom (347-407 AD)

Knowing and Experiencing God

I've always been amazed at how God will work in and through our lives regardless of education.  Unfortunately, some have concluded from this that education doesn't matter; some even fear that it will keep you from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit in your life.  Several times as young believer, there were folks who…Read more Knowing and Experiencing God

I’m writing my final draft for Sunday’

I'm writing my final draft for Sunday's message, shivering in the cold, sipping Italian Roast listening to Phil Keaggy!

Life Transformation

I write a devotional for a Bible reading group.  This morning I was reflecting on Isaiah's song about his passionate love for God and God's grief over the sin of His people. It prompted me write a bit differently.  Sin always appears different when viewed from God's perspective. It isn't something that prompts a laugh…Read more Life Transformation