Happy New Year! We are reminded in Philippians 3:13-14 that one scriptural principle to work on in the coming year is we must not allow our yesterdays to define our todays, and we should “press on for the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”Another scriptural principle can be seen in Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Here we are commanded not to worry about tomorrow. I sometimes wonder how much time we spend mentally worrying about what tomorrow will bring. The problem is that we can never change what will happen tomorrow by worrying about how things will play out today. We have no control over the future, only God knows the reality of that future.Charles G. Trumbell once said, “We will never know victory over worry and anxiety until we begin to treat it as sin. For such it is. It is deep seated distrust of the Father, who assures us again and again that even the … READ MORE

Luke’s simple, straightforward, unembellished language describes the most profound birth, with the most far-reaching implications, in the history of the world. On a night like any other night, in an obscure village in Israel, unnoticed by the world, a child was born. But while His birth was like that of every other child, the child was unlike any other child ever born, either before or since. For this child was the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, deity in human flesh, Israel’s long-awaited Messiah, the Savior of the World. In His birth God entered human society as an infant; the creator of the universe became a man. As Luke picks up the story of Jesus’ birth, he demonstrates how God sovereignty orchestrated events to bring about a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. AS we prepare for Christmas tonight and tomorrow, we must remember that God is in the process of making the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the world. Like His first coming, it will be like any other day, but that day will change the direction of history forever. Are you ready? Merry Christmas to you all! Enjoy your day, and celebrate God’s arrival and … READ MORE

What are the benefits of reading the Word of God? First, it is the source of truth (John 17:17). People today look everywhere for answers to life, to try to find out what is worth believing and what is not. The source of all truth about God and man, life and death, time and eternity, damnation and salvation, is all found in God’s own Word!. Another benefit is it is the true source of happiness (Luke11:28). No person can be happier than when they discover, accept and obey the Word of God. It gives hope and perspective in the midst of all troubles and trials of life. It also gives direction in our lives (Psalm 119:105). What a privilege it is that God has revealed to us how to serve and please Him. Understanding the Word of God gives us that insight. The final thing I will mention, is that it is the source of victory over our great spiritual enemy – Satan!. Matthew 4 gives us a clear picture of how Jesus gained victory over Satan in his temptation in the wilderness. In all three temptation, Jesus, demonstrated His submission to God, by quoting from the Word of God … READ MORE