A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (4)

AND THEY CLASHED — THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS — HE TOOK IT LIKE A MAN AND WON Matthew 4:1-11 "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit ..to be tempted by the devil". After Jesus was filled with the Spirit (Matthew … Continue reading

A STUDY ON THE LIFE OF JESUS (3)

Jesus’ thirty "Hidden years" and His humble entrance into his public ministry through baptism — identifying with sinners from the waters of jordAn to the cross of calvary Humility — absolute dependence on God and absolute submission to God. The … Continue reading

A STUDY ON THE LIFE OF JESUS (2)

THE SUPERNATURAL CONCEPTION, BIRTH AND PROTECTION OF JESUS – PREANNOUNCED, LONG- AWAITED AND EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF GOD’S MESSIAH Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY ON THE LIFE OF JESUS (1)

Matthew 16: 13-17 – Three important questions: Who do men (others) say Jesus is? Who do you say that He is? Who does God say that He is? God’s highest purpose for our life and our highest eternal good is … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? A STUDY ON THE LIFE OF JESUS

October, 2004 Dear Friends, “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah … Continue reading

WHY GO TO WORK?
HOW TO MAKE 8:00 TO 5:00 – MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY – COUNT FOR ETERNITY

Dear Friends, Although the answer to the above question seems obvious, e.g., to earn a living, to experience the self-esteem that comes from success at work, etc., for us as Christians we must let the Scriptures define our perspective on … Continue reading

“FIND REST, O MY SOUL, IN GOD ALONE MY HOPE COMES FROM HIM.”

Dear Friends, Who or what are you hoping in? And what are you hoping for? “Some people have no hope because they believe that life is meaningless. Others have an illegitimate hope, trusting in the promises (lies) of this world. … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FROM THE LEADERSHIP BIBLE

Dear Friends, You’ve heard the story: The beautiful girl kisses the slimy frog and turns it into a handsome prince. Quite a transformation, but nothing compared to what the Lord has done for us. He turns broken, sinful, rebellious creatures … Continue reading

A TEACHING ON FINANCIAL GIVING

Dear Friends, I am part of a ministry team at Reflections yet each of us is responsible for our own financial support. In the past, our Board of Directors has asked me to share a teaching with those I serve … Continue reading

IT’S NOT GOOD FOR MAN TO BE ALONE

Dear Friends, "Geese increase their flying range by seventy-one percent by flying in their "V" formation. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. When a goose gets out of line it immediately … Continue reading

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM JESUS?

"What do you want?" Jesus asked "The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on." — Proverbs 16:26 Dear Friends, "Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" (John 1:38) "In the end we … Continue reading

BECOMING "ONE THING" PEOPLE

Dear Friends, "The spiritual journey requires an intense concentration on God’s point of view and will cause an intense narrowing of all our interests on earth and an immense broadening of our interests in heaven." (Jonathan Edwards) "If Christianity is … Continue reading

"ONLY ONE THING NEEDED" INTIMACY WITH GOD

Dear Friends, Recently, as I drove home from meeting with a friend who is earnestly seeking intimacy with the Lord and his wife I saw the invitation on the church marquee: "Come learn the Biblical Principles on Financial Management" or … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD*
ACCOUNTABILITY – AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION

Dear Friends, As we begin the New Year with resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, be better husbands, fathers, wives, etc., let’s heed the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It’s like the story … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD
HUMILITY AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends, How appropriate it is to share this message on humility and servant leadership from The Leadership Bible here at Christmas. We stand in awe at the amazing condescension of our Lord Jesus, the Son of God, to take … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD
COMMITMENT AND OBEDIENCE – DEVOTION OR DEALMAKING

Dear Friends, A friend of mine is experiencing some very difficult trials in several areas of his life simultaneously with seemingly no real solutions in sight. I am greatly encouraged by his unflinching commitment, love and obedience to the Lord … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD VISION, PURPOSE AND PASSION

Dear Friends, "By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for … Continue reading

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM GOD’S WORD THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Dear Friends, I have begun a new series on Leadership Principles from God’s Word at our Friday Morning Men’s Fellowship that meets at Chili’s in Tucker. Come join us if you are in the area. Ken Boa is a contributing … Continue reading

WHAT IS THE CHIEF END OF MAN? TO GLORIFY GOD BY BECOMING LIKE HIS SON

Dear Friends, Last month I shared with you three vital spiritual disciplines: solitude, community and ministry, to help us grow in our walk with God. This month I want to share with you how each of these work together to … Continue reading

CREATING SPACE FOR GOD TO ACT THROUGH SOLITUDE, COMMUNITY AND MINISTRY

Dear Friends, Henri Nouwen (recently promoted to glory) wrote an insightful article on spiritual disciplines regarding solitude, community and ministry. He defined spiritual disciplines as “the effort to create some space for God to act” in us and through us … Continue reading