This week has been a bit of a “normal” week of ministry for me, God has been gracious in allowing me to continue to enjoy the health and energy to minister effectively.  What a great God we have, who directs our steps and provides for us in our times of need. I am reminded in Psalm 130:5-6 “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope.  My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch form the morning – Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.”  I continue to learn to wait on the Lord to work in the lives of those around me, and in the midst of my circumstances.  My hope is not found in the fact that there is new day coming, my hope is in the reality that God is always present, and always working to provide for my needs.  We are blessed to know that God’s eye is always on each of us as we travel through each day.  May you find the grace of God in the midst of your circumstances. … READ MORE

There are many theories about the meaning of life, and the book of Ecclesiastes there are 5 areas which people attempt to find that meaning. First, “pleasures,” Ecclesiastes 2:1 says, “I said in my heart, come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure; but surely, this also was vanity. Here we conclude that pleasure seeking in its various forms is meaningless because it ultimately accomplishes nothing. No matter what I do – how pleasurable it is, it is fleeting and short-lived, and simply brings no lasting satisfaction. Our battle is that our heart always wants a little more. Another is “possessions'” We believe that whoever dies with the most toys, wins. Solomon concluded in Ecclesiastes 2:11 that wealth and possessions actually bring more problems than they are worth. The more we have, the more people there are who will try to take what we have. The task of looking for meaning in this world is wearisome, but if you put a relationship with God into the picture, everything changes. God has created life to be meaningful only in Him. We find meaning when we place our trust in the wisdom and sovereignty of God, when we trust … READ MORE

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is there any purpose to my life?” We want to know that the life we live is meaningful. If you have not pondered this question recently, then all it usually takes to bring them to the surface is a sudden tragedy. Tragedies wake us up and make us think about reality – about life and death. King Solomon, in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, wrote that it is better to attend funerals than to go to parties. The reason is that we are more lucid about our lives during funerals. Funerals strike us with the frailty of life and cause us to reflect on how we are spending our time. Solomon started out well in his life, but then made many serious mistakes. Later is life he became concerned about those who would live on after him, that they would not make the same mistakes he made. Through the direction of the Holy Spirit, Solomon wrote this book to warn others not to go down the same dead-end streets he had. After seeking meaning in may ways, Solomon concludes his book by saying, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all … READ MORE