Memory, It is a blessing and a curse. It is a curse because we often live with the guilt of past sinful actions. It is a blessing because of all that we can remember because of the wonder of our minds. Luke 22:19, Jesus reminds us as we partake of the Lord’s supper, we are to do it in remembrance of Him. This time is essentially a renewal of the oath of allegiance we have taken to the King of kings. In Luke, He is establishing a memorial that the church was to continue until He returns. It is important that we take time specifically to be mindful of the things that God has done for us through the Lord Jesus Christ. We live in such a pessimistic society, it is good for us to look at the positives of our life. We are reminded of that in Philippians 4:8 were we are told to dwell on the things that are positive before us. In our Luke 22:19 passage, we are encouraged to take the time to remember what Christ has done for us. Today, if you are feeling a bit low, take a few moments and reflect on the … READ MORE

I remember the old saying, “Two things you cannot avoid is, death and taxes” The reality is that you can avoid taxes, but it may get you placed in jail, but death, that is a porthole that all people will go through. It is the proof that we are sinners (Romans 3:23), and that we must pay the wages of sin (Romans 6:23). Our condemnation is not based on how bad we are, because according to John 3:18 we are all born “condemned already”. Yet because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ we can come to understand 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, “O death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. BUT thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (emphasis mine).We do not have to fear death and its power, because death does not bring an end, and judgment, for the believer, death brings a new beginning and true peace and joy. The knowledge that our lives here on earth have meaning and purpose as God enables us to be used to exalt the Kingdom of God. And … READ MORE

“HOPE” this is such a little word, but it has such important implications. Without it we often loose perspective and give up. This year in the NCAA Basketball tournament, UMBC was given no hope as the 16th seed against the number 1 seed, Virginia. They were assigned a task that no one in the history of the tournament had ever done, a 16 seed defeat a number 1 seed. Yet someone forgot to tell UMBC that they had no HOPE of winning. So they not only won but destroyed Virginia, winning by 20 points. I Peter 1:3-7 reminds us that we too have “HOPE” in this life, because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope can not be taken from the believer, because of who Jesus is and what He has done. Are you allowing your HOPE to be robbed by circumstances, people or Satan? Learn to live in the power of the resurrection, and find your HOPE outside of this world, and that will help you as you face the “Virginia’s” of this world. You can not only overcome them, but crush then in their defeat.… READ MORE