Dear Friends, The danger of catching or being a carrier of the disease of spiritual sloth (June newsletter) can occur when we wrongly look at the standards or lifestyle of other Christians rather then the life Christ calls us to … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, There is a disease in America that has reached epidemic proportion, affecting millions of people in all spheres of society – young and old, rich and poor, in every ethnic group. It is highly contagious and highly insidious, … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “Is He safe?” Lucy asked Mrs. Beaver (referring to Aslan the Lion, the Christ figure in the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis). “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course He isn’t safe. But He … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Like the downcast disciples on the road to Emmaus, many Christians have lost their hope in Jesus Christ even though He is risen and walks with us today. Because, we like them, can have wrong expectations of Jesus … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Before you read any further, stop for a minute and think about what your highest hopes and desires are. Now read what the Holy Spirit spoke through Paul regarding our “hopes.” “If only for this life we have … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, The words “blessing” and “brokenness” don’t seem to go together and, in fact, seem to contradict each other. But as we see in the story of Jacob in the above Scripture verses and from the words of Jesus … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. We hope and pray the peace of Christ will be with you this Christmas and throughout the new year. We had an eventful 2000 with many blessings mixed … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens. The words, ‘once more’ indicate the removing of what can be shaken – that is, created things – so that what cannot be shaken (the … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20) As they say, “when you’re up to your waist in alligators, it’s hard to remember that your … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, “When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong.” (Ecclesiastes 8:11) “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, We have had a busy, and at times, a stressful summer. Two weddings within four months with what seems like an infinite number of decisions, especially for Ashley’s, our daughter’s wedding, has taken a lot of time, planning, … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, An old country preacher once explained the danger of compromising our faith by saying: “Remember, rat poison is 90% good corn.” Even a “little sin” hurts our fellowship with God and others. “Do you not know that a … Continue reading →