Bruce Willis is an American actor best known for his role as the infamous John McClane in the high octane and action-heavy Die Hard movie series. In all the Die Hard movies this reluctant protagonist with a “never-say-die” attitude is often out-numbered, out-gunned and out-resourced.
Read MoreAre you experiencing the Heat? I am not referring to the Miami Heat, the defending world champions of the NBA. The heat that I am referring to happens to be a necessary tool used by our Holy God for successful sanctification...
Read MoreIn the arena of athletic competition having a good grip is essential for success...
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements which consist of multivitamins, minerals and herbs. As a result, Americans are spending an astronomical amount of money on supplements...
Read MoreHave you ever been in a place where you believed that you had not seen God move in your life recently? Is it possible the reason you believed that to be true is due to your preoccupation with the problems you experienced including relational, financial, professional, social and physical issues? Sometimes the experience of failure and unfulfilled expectations causes us to cry out: “God, where are you?”...
Read MoreHave you ever been told to wait? By nature we are usually inclined to despise the directive to wait! To be told to wait is often interpreted as unjust and insensitive. The prevailing attitude is that waiting is an impediment to my immediate indulgence! Too many of us are cemented in this culture of immediate gratification...
Read MoreIn the last blog we were reminded to count our blessings. In the event that you did not know which blessings to count, in Ephesians 1:1-23, the apostle Paul points us to a plethora of God’s spiritual blessings for us and then prays that we might be able to comprehend them...
Read MoreNot too long ago my wife, Gloria, and I were having lunch at one of the local restaurants near the church office. After an excellent meal, excellent company and a sweet time of communication without any entrapment by an electronic device (definitely a divine act of God), it was time to pay our bill and tip the server. (Yes fellas, I said a sweet time of communication as opposed to grunting like a farm animal.)..
Read MoreCan you recall the first time that you were afraid of someone? Perhaps it was a parent, sibling or relative; a neighborhood or schoolyard bully; a stranger or a maybe even a fictional character from a horror or sci-fy movie on television...
Read MoreThe Fleshly Fog of Fear
When we consider the word “fear” in its biblical context, it will lead us to conclusions that are in concert with the Spirit of God. Conversely, all positions on fear outside the biblical framework of faith will promote a fleshly or worldly understanding which leads to a man-centered conclusion. A man-centered position obstructs our view of a holy and benevolent God. In addition, it advances error as well as confusion. Consequently, a man-centered position on fear will keep you in the FOG (Fear-Obscures-God)...