The Gospel in Exodus: Satan’s War on Babies

This week, the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing the first case that truly challenges the Roe vs. Wade decision of 1973.  Worldwide there is an abortion almost every second, and it looks like we are on track to exceed 40-50 million abortions worldwide in 2021.  There are almost a million abortions perContinue reading “The Gospel in Exodus: Satan’s War on Babies”

The Gospel in Exodus: Come as You Are

We often feel like we have to get our act together before we can do something.  We say things like, “We will have children when we are financially secure”, or “I will do this when I am older”, or “I will go to church when I have gotten my act together”, and so on.  WeContinue reading “The Gospel in Exodus: Come as You Are”

The Gospel in Exodus: The Burning Bush

Nothing gets our attention quite like fire does. They even trained us once that if we ever needed help, don’t yell “Help”, but yell “Fire”, and people will come running. The wildfires on the west coast have certainly gotten our attention over the last decade or so, specifically because the fires are so destructive. TheContinue reading “The Gospel in Exodus: The Burning Bush”

The Gospel in Exodus: The Prince of Egypt Wakes Up

There is a great scene in one of the old James Bond movies from the 90’s where Bond is tied up in a helicopter, and the heroine who is in the backseat of the helicopter is kicking the back of his seat violently and screaming, “Wake up! Mister, WAKE UP!” Of course Bond wakes upContinue reading “The Gospel in Exodus: The Prince of Egypt Wakes Up”

Dissatisfaction

Is there anything in your life that you are dissatisfied about?  Maybe you would like to lose a few pounds, get a better job, have more money in the bank.  Or maybe you wish you had a nicer car, a better spouse, a bigger house, a new putter, a bass boat.  Dissatisfaction is common toContinue reading “Dissatisfaction”

Freedom from the List-Centric Life

I lost a friend to Corona recently. He was 52 when he died.  Like a puff of smoke, he was here, then he was gone.  Many of us are facing losses like this today, especially with the new delta variant of COVID-19 still circulating among us.  Psalm 103 speaks to us regarding the fleeting natureContinue reading “Freedom from the List-Centric Life”

21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons

Following are twenty-one things that I want to tell each of you. It is not an exhaustive list of things I would like to tell you, but it is a start. And each of the topics is not fully developed, but is rather just a brief discussion on the topic (an entire book could beContinue reading “21 Things I Want to Tell My Sons”

You Must Be Born Again

 “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14) None of the following twentyContinue reading “You Must Be Born Again”

Know God’s Word and Apply it to Your Life

“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.“ (Joshua 1:8) Knowing God’s wordContinue reading “Know God’s Word and Apply it to Your Life”

Be a Man of Prayer

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.“ (Philippians 4:6-7) Spending time with God in prayer is another key to successful living. ToContinue reading “Be a Man of Prayer”