Hope is, “The confidence that, by integrating God’s redemptive acts in the past with trusting human responses in the present, the faithful will experience the fullness of God’s goodness both in the present and in the future.”[1] Remember we have hope. All is not lost. Jesus lives. He invites you to come to him and … Continue reading HOPE

I came across this question recently, "What Bible doctrine gives you the most joy?". We don't usually think of doctrine as something which gives us joy. Many doctrines of God are deep and keep our minds occupied trying to discover the truth of the matter. We think of the doctrine of the Trinity. How can … Continue reading What Doctrine Gives You the Most Joy?

That God is the source of life is presented in the creation of the heavens and the earth. That life given by God to man was rejected as sin was accepted. From that point forward sinfulness increased on the earth till "God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted … Continue reading God’s Gracious Promises of Life in the Covenants

"There shall be showers of blessing: This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, Sent from the Savior above. Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need; Mercy-drops round us are falling, But for the showers we plead."  God's promises are showers of blessings. This doesn't mean that there will not be … Continue reading Showers of Blessing

What Is Immutability? You may have heard this phrase or description of God all your life but never really understood what it means. The immutability of God refers to his unchanging nature. He does not change in his character, his nature, his purposes, or his will. "It is that perfection of God by which He … Continue reading The Immutability of God

Jesus said, "Unless you repent, you will all perish as well" (Luke 13:3 & 5). Repentance is a change in behavior which stems from a change in thinking. Repentance is so closely linked with forgiveness that the terms are used almost interchangeably in 2 Peter 3:9 and Luke 17:4. Repentance is a prerequisite for forgiveness … Continue reading Except Ye Repent

I am so ready for Heaven. I hope you are too. Part of our daily experience tells us that we aren't where we are supposed to be. We are "shocked" to learn that children are growing up and that we ourselves are growing older. These things are normal to life here on this earth. Why … Continue reading Ready to Go

We all make choices about what we are going to carry with us all day. I carry a pocket Bible, my wallet, my phone, usually a pocket knife, keys, pens, and maybe some loose change around just about every day. That is starting to sound like a lot. I can't carry everything I would like … Continue reading What Are You Carrying?

We recognize the importance of dignity. Our President has come under fire for using Twitter so much and for the inexcusable language which he has used. It's interesting that the culture itself doesn't mind the language or excessive social media use, but it does expect the one who holds "the highest office in the land" … Continue reading Dignified Servants