"Benjamin Franklin in remarks to the Continental Convention, June 28, 1787, says "I have lived, Sir, a long time [81 years-old], and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth —that God Governs in the affairs of men." Feeling overwhelmed? Is the world a discouraging place? Do you feel alone, … Continue reading THE LORD REIGNS Psalm 93

Earth holds no treasure but that which perishes with using. The way we invest these "treasures" has a tremendous impact on eternity. Timothy received this letter so that he might know how to behave in the house of God which is the church of the living God (1 Tim. 3:15). In order to behave properly, … Continue reading EARTHLY TREASURES AND HEAVENLY INVESTMENTS 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19

The Scriptures speak of the church or kingdom in various phases: 1) the eternal purpose of God's mind--Eph. 3:10-11; 2) the promise of the patriarchs and prophets--Gen. 3:15; 22:22; 3) the prophecy of the hopeful--Dan. 2:44; 4) the preparation of the greatest of prophets--Matt. 3:1-5; 5) the perfection of Christ's work--Matt. 16:18-19 & Acts 2; … Continue reading When Did the Church Begin?

Take care of one another. Remember the forgotten virtues: honor, respect, dignity. These qualities every Christian should earn and deserve. These virtues are necessary if we are going to "let all things be done for edification." Paul wrote Timothy would know how to behave himself in the house of God (1 Tim. 3:15). In the … Continue reading HONOR OTHERS BY CARING FOR OTHERS 1 TIMOTHY 5

Jesus reminds us to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." With that admonition in mind, we can be certain that God will treat us in the very best possible way. Although the world is often discouraging, deplorable, and depressing we know that the sufferings of this present world are worthy … Continue reading COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:1-5

To those who are willing to receive membership in the church is the "times of restoration of all things, whereof God spoke my the mouth of his holy prophets that have been of old" (Acts 3:21). The restoration of all things spoken of by Peter in Acts 3:19 is the time of the church which … Continue reading THE CHURCH SEEN BY THE PROPHETS

THE CHURCH AS THE ETERNAL PURPOSE OF GOD The Apostle Paul recognized his great mission to be "to preach...the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all men see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might … Continue reading The Eternal Purpose of God

While on a journey to be judged, a storm arose which threatened the ship entrusted with Paul and 275 others. God promised Paul that no life would be lost, but in order for them to be saved, they were required to stay with the ship. Some became fearful and tried to escape with the lifeboat. … Continue reading UNLESS…. ACTS 27:31

Preparing to step off the troubled shores of mortality for the peaceable Kingdom home, Jesus looked to John and charged him with the are of His own mother saying, "woman behold thy son" and "behold thy mother.". With his face painted by painful tears, Paul said goodby to the Ephesians eldership with these poignant, powerful, … Continue reading The Word of His Grace Acts 20:32

Tony Dungy said, "People look at me and see a calm cool guy on the sidelines and I want them to know that my faith affects my coaching and everything I do." Trying times try our gentleness, meekness, and self control. If we can find a way to stay calm during a heated event, then … Continue reading STAY CALM