Fear of failure paralyzes us in word and deed. An honest evaluation of our life may reveal a fear of failure is responsible for a failure of growth and success. “I knew I could get the rebound but feared I would fail.” “I wanted to take the shot but feared I would miss.” “I knew... Continue Reading →

Pontius Pilate asked the question, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called the Christ?” Matthew 27:22 Jesus of Nazareth cannot be ignored; everyone must do something with Him. We may reject Him, ridicule Him, accept Him or conjure up our own idea of who He is, nevertheless, we must do something with... Continue Reading →

“He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28 Without the shedding of blood there is no freedom from the bondage of sin. Hebrews 9:22... Continue Reading →

Regarding the liberty available for humanity’s bondage to sin, the act of deliverance is certain. John 3:16. But what is just as certain for the one who makes the declaration, “I have decided to follow Jesus…” is, a battle is on the horizon. Sin will not just allow you to walk away without a fight.... Continue Reading →

Jerusalem, the city where twelve-year-old Jesus was traveling to with His parents, was a special place. Yet, it was not the city itself that made this a special trip, but rather what it was they were going there to do and WHO had called them there to do it. This meal commemorated GOD’S deliverance of... Continue Reading →

The Gospel of Jesus was the heart and soul of 1st century preaching. “…let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this…” Acts 2:36-37  “This is the stone, which was set at naught of you builders,... Continue Reading →

When the Philistine giant Goliath, taunted Israel, challenging them to a one-on-one battle, no one in Israel’s camp accepted. “When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.” 1st Samuel 17:11David however, said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go... Continue Reading →

In Esther 4, a Jewish man named Mordecai, learns of a plot intended to destroy the entirety of his people within the Kingdom of Ahasuerus, king of Persia. This decision came as a result of Mordecai’s refusal to bow before prince Haman. (Esther 3:2-6) Filled with wrath, Haman presented a convincing case to king Ahasuerus,... Continue Reading →

“For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1st Samuel 16:7This was said by the LORD to Samuel when the sons of Jesse were being considered for king Saul’s replacement. Eliab was thought to have initially been the one by... Continue Reading →