I’m sitting trying to think of a single Christian I know in America who does not love this nation. I’m sure they exist, but I do not know anyone who does not salute the flag, think of veterans on Memorial Day or stand respectfully at the singing of the National Anthem. In fact, I cannot think of any I know who does…

Have you ever been given a task which seemed impossible to fulfill? Consider this one. There are, according to the latest census information, 1,286,461 people in Palm Beach County, and the Lord wants us to tell each one of them about the cross. How much time would it take to teach them? The only time referenced in the Bible to the conversion…

She was pregnant and expecting her first child. Like all mothers, she was concerned about what others might think, but there was no way she could not be excited about what was about to happen. Then, it hit her. This gift from God was His, and she and Joseph were only caretakers with the responsibility to train up the child so this…

To say that I am overwhelmed by the Mission Sunday contribution is such an understatement! I am so thankful for being part of a congregation which sacrificially manifests its love for the lost. The greatest attribute of this contribution is that there are no outstandingly large contributions, but there is abundant evidence that many sacrificed to give to Him. God is aware…

The church at Corinth had planned for a year to give a special contribution to the poor saints at Jerusalem. Paul talks about this in 2 Corinthians chapters eight and nine. When they first heard about the need, they committed themselves to help, and a year later Paul reminded them of this. They began gathering the special funds. There are many similarities…

As you walk into the building on a Sunday morning, what are your thoughts as you anticipate worship? Joyfully we think about how good it will be to see those special people who will be there, but what about the actual worship? Some may think about who will be leading singing or the choice of songs. Others the length and content of…

With Mission Sunday just a few days away, take time to consider why you give to the Lord. It is so easy to participate in the weekly collection without reflecting at all. We give our money as the basket passes by us, and then immediately our attention is turned to other matters. What are some of the underlying motives as to why…

There is no way a child of God can rest on past accomplishments. When Paul thought of the stature he had before becoming a Christian, it was meaningless to him. From a human perspective he had so much about which he could have boasted. When false teachers at Philippi were glorying in their accomplishments in Judaism, Paul listed his credentials. He reminded…