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There are so many truths in the Bible that could be included under the heading, “Seems Too Good To Be True!”  One such truth is the fact that God accepts you right where you’re at and just as you are. I often hear from people who believe they need to clean up their life before [...]

Those of us who live in America are living in greater abundance than practically everyone else on the planet.  Even when we face difficult financial times we’re still doing far better than most.  Our “normal” is beyond what most people will ever experience or even dream to have in their lifetime. So with all this [...]

I don’t like rituals and religious duties.  What I do like are things that are in line with what the Bible says and that remind us of the goodness of God.  One of those things is communion.  Although many may think of communion as a ritual or something we’re supposed to do, if we understand [...]

One day a man came to Jesus and asked the question, “Which is the great commandment?”  Jesus replied with a very interesting answer: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like [...]

Being a pastor, people often ask me, “Will God use me?” That question comes in many different forms and styles but the heart of the question remains consistent. The assumption is that God isn’t using them right then. To me, that’s where we so often go wrong. You see, God is trying to use you [...]

We all have to deal with challenges and difficulties on a regular basis.  Although the challenges we face are often similar to those faced by many others, we can clearly see that some people grow stronger and better through challenging times, while others grow weaker and bitter.  What is the reason for this? I believe [...]

Wisdom!  The Bible tells us it’s the principle thing.  It tells us that with wisdom, we’ll have success; without it, we’ll fail.  The Bible exalts wisdom greatly and we’re told it’s more valuable than ANYTHING we can desire.  It also says if we lack wisdom, we can ask God in faith and He’ll give it [...]

You’ve most likely heard the motivational speaker who declares how you can change the world.  Several groups I’ve come across have called themselves “World Changers.”  A few years back a company advertised: “We don’t want to change the world: we just want to change your oil!”  Changing the world has been a theme that began [...]

Did you ever stop to think that nobody serves God by accident?  Every day we each must make on-purpose choices and calculated decisions to follow God, His Word, and His ways. You can live the godly life you want to live if you’ll simply choose to do so.  Nobody else can choose this life for [...]

As you live your life in this world of stress and anxiety, never forget that you have God Almighty ready to help you any time that you want His help.  Before He left the earth Jesus gave us this promise in John 14:27: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And [...]