Steadfast in Difficulties Revelation 2:8–11 Smyrna was beautiful and wealthy. Christians, however, were persecuted and lowered to a state of poverty. Even so, Christ encouraged
Hope Defined Job 14:1–14 Once, as I concluded a graveside service for a man, I observed his daughter’s obvious struggle with her grief. I reminded
Characterized by Love Revelation 2:1–7 I often tell people, “If you find a perfect church, don’t join. You’ll mess it up.” In reality, no church
Faith Tested Job 1:8–22 In the late 1980s, I was pastor of a church in Franklin County, Mississippi, composed primarily of elderly people. One year,
Commissions Luke 24:36–49 The days following the resurrection of Jesus were critical for Jesus and His followers. First, they had to be assured Jesus was
Trust God to Work Matthew 13:3–8, 18–23 I came home feeling frustrated and discouraged. I had failed another witnessing encounter. The person was uninterested and
Share the Message Acts 17:16–18, 22–23, 30–31 America is a melting pot of peoples, cultures, ethnicities and worldviews. We can reach people from every tongue,
Revealed Luke 24:18–31 Years ago while I was serving as pastor, there was a man in the church who was what we might call a
Live the Message Colossians 3:1–3, 12–17 U.S. church membership has fallen below the majority of the population for the first time in Gallup poll history.
Sacrificed Luke 23:33–46 Since the Garden of Eden, humans have had a sin problem, and from the beginning of time, God determined to send His
