When Paul looked at all that was happening in his life, it is obvious he understood the meaning of life. Though he had suffered much and made many sacrifices for the Lord, he saw the end result of it all. It would “cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God” (2 Cor. 4:15). It never was about him or what he…

It is claimed to be an old Scottish proverb—“Confession is good for the soul.”  However, the Scotts had nothing to do with the origin of this practice nor of estimating its value.  Confession of sins and of wrongs was introduced and emphasized by God in the days of the Old Testament and maintained as a necessary and valuable practice into the Christian…

“God will always help us do His work.” I remember the first time I ever heard my brother, Jerry, use this phrase, but it made such an impression on me that, more than forty years later, it remains a foundational truth written on my soul. It is the basis for hope and optimism in planning and doing His work. As I think…

The word “complain” (or a form thereof) is found more than fifty times in the Bible, most of which are in the Old Testament.  Where do you think we read the word for the first time in Scripture?  The first forty years of Israel’s history after deliverance from Egypt could be summarized in one word—“complaining.” The first time the word is found…

The challenge of Mission Sunday is one of the highlights of the calendar year at Palm Beach Lakes. It was eight years ago when our elders decided to fund the activities of this church with the contributions from 51 Sundays and then to use all the funds given on that other Sunday for evangelism. It has truly been a success. We have…

In practically every relationship, there is someone who drives things in the relationship and someone who is more passive and follows the lead.  This is not necessarily a bad thing for either party and is usually a good (and necessary) thing.  This dynamic is found within marriages, the workplace and in the church.  And, it most definitely exists between parents and children. …

So just what does Satan look like? The media gives him the appearance of a monster, with a head shaped like a goat. Artists have given him the form of a man with his own identifiable beard and with horns coming from his head. Cartoonists have portrayed him wearing a red suit with a pitchfork and a pointed tail. When you think…

It’s the time of year when there’s talk about football playoffs—the best sports time of year.  The top twelve professional teams are battling it out to reach the Superbowl.  If you lose, you’re out; win and you move on.  Then, there is the good ole BCS, making us want, more and more every year, to have college playoffs. So, give some thought…