Do you recall those wonderful days when you were dating? You couldn’t spend enough time together! To hear their voice, to see their face ! It was your highest priority! Clearly, spending time with them drew you closer. Every relationship…
How Much Should I Give?
During the American Civil War in the 1860’s in the United States, it was possible to pay for a substitute to take your place in the army. Many wealthy people did that rather than go. Teddy Roosevelt’s father, (Teddy was…
Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow?
Repentance gets a bad rap as it is actually one of the greatest blessings you can ever experience from the hand of God. Oswald Chambers, the author of “My Utmost For His Highest” said “the last thing we want to…
Highway of Holiness -day 2
God’s Highway of Holiness has specific purpose!,it’s not a road to nowhere! First, it’s a place of protection. (Isaiah 35:8-10) the unclean will not journey on it, it will be for those that walk in that way; Wicked fools will…
Are you walking on the Highway of Holiness ?
“And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness”. Isaiah 35:8 I really don’t think we understand Holiness…at least not as God means us to understand it. The context of this verse in Isaiah 35…
Perseverance in long term trials
Most of us do well with short term trials. We are able to handle it magnificently and wax eloquent on how we are handling it. Generally, when we are part of a solid Christian church, many people share verses and…
The Problem with Money! (Part 2)
I spent a number of years in charge of investments for a large Fortune 500 company. The purpose was always the same, to get the best return on investment consistent with risk. Now it doesn’t take a scientist to figure…
The Problem with Money! (Part 1)
When it comes to money the church has largely missed God’s purpose; the tremendous joy, happiness and opportunity that God intended for His children! I think it’s safe to say that most churches operate on the “guilt” principal, making sure…
Why is a Quiet Time with God so Important?
What is the “Quiet Time” with God and why is it so important in order for you to grow strong in your faith as a Christian? To define it very simply it is time alone with God. Many of you…
Where Is Your Home?
When the housing Market collapsed in the US about 2008 it was a shock to everyone. Values collapsed to a level lower than the value of a large number of the homes and it resulted in many people losing their…