Unlike the teachings of many today, a Christian can fall from grace. Paul warned in Galatians 5:4 that a return to the traditions of the Old Law could result in falling from grace. In Hebrews 3:12, the Hebrew writer warned Christians to beware, “…lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God…” Also,…

One of the takeaways I had from preaching school was that I wished every Christian could go and have the same kind of intensive study. Every day I was opening my Bible and being guided on how to know the stories and scriptures better. I was challenged to wrestle with difficult passages and commands and apply them in my daily life. Preaching…

Alright. I need you to stop what you’re doing and pray! Right now. Yes! Right now. Put down the bulletin and come back to me when you’re done. Sometimes we need a good reminder to pray. Unfortunately, it is far too easy for us to forget. There are so many things of far less value that we never forget to do. So,…

One of my favorite sounds in the world is a chorus of young people singing cheerfully, “Jesus loves me. This I know for the Bible tells me so.” It’s a song simple enough that any child can learn it and start singing along in minutes. It has a simple melody and a simple message. Why do I know that Jesus loves me?…

Americans love freedom. The plea for liberty that convinced a band of men in Massachusetts to toss 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor is written into the heart of every American. This country was founded on the idea that some guy living thousands of miles away has no right to authority over our lives. So, when someone tries to tell us…

On the evening of January 29, 2025, a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines CRJ700 airliner. The crash resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Although an investigation is still underway, it is believed that the crash happened because the helicopter crew did not see the incoming passenger jet. When I hear of tragedies like this,…

“Patience is a virtue.” I heard that phrase countless times growing up and for good reason. Patience is something that has to be instilled in us early on because it takes time to develop. If we can learn to be patient, we can solve so many difficult problems in our lives. This weekend millions of couples will celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is…

If you have spent any time driving on I-95 through Palm Beach County, Florida, then you know that some of the worst driving in the world happens right here. The key to navigating these roads is to master defensive driving. If you can do that, you will probably be just fine. First, you have to watch on the road. Spatial awareness is…