To Be Fair

To Be Fair

How many times have you heard someone say those words? Or, much more likely, the words, “It’s not fair”? Where did we ever get the idea that life should be fair? Well, you might say, it’s just not fair that God is allowing this to happen!...
They Could Not

They Could Not

Another selection from Awaken by Priscilla Shirer. A devastated father fell to his knees before the Messiah. He explained in desperation that his beloved son was terribly sick, suffering from seizures and bouts of epileptic craziness. The father’s heart broke...
Can’t or Can?

Can’t or Can?

The voice of the Enemy will always accentuate restriction. He’ll say, “You can’t.” He manipulates God’s direction, twisting it around to focus on what you can’t have instead of what you can. He shines a spotlight on limitations...
Paul’s Goodbye

Paul’s Goodbye

I nearly started crying during the sermon on Sunday. It was about encouraging each other in troubling times, and the main Scripture was 2 Timothy 1. A little bit of background: Paul, who wrote this epistle, viewed Timothy as a “dearly beloved son” (2...
Our Fathers Fought for Liberty

Our Fathers Fought for Liberty

Our fathers fought for Liberty, They struggled long and well, History of their deeds can tell–But did they leave us free? Are we free from vanity, Free from pride, and free from self, Free from love of power and pelf,* From everything that’s beggarly? Are...