I wanted to start these thoughts with a passage that I believe speaks to one of the greatest internal trials the church faces. The lack of diligence when it comes to the trickery of the devil.

I Peter 5:8 KJV

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom [...]

I am reminded as Valentine’s Day approaches how important that the love of God is in a relationship.

We need to remind ourselves that loving our spouse has the same importance as the love that Christ has for His Church.

In a one on one relationship we learn to serve, forgive, [...]

This time of the year everyone is setting goals and sharing vision for 2010 and beyond. It is a must to look again at what we have accomplished, rethink the things that have not met our expectations, and establish fresh in our hearts and the hearts of our people the purpose we move [...]

I was doing some reading this morning and suddenly I realized how many voices that are muffled by the racket we make as Christians. Before you think I am being critical let me tell you this. I have gone to church since I was 16. That is about 38 years.

I have seen the changes that [...]

This past week I was reading an article from a magazine and my spirit was grieved because of the sin and hurt in the world. Children in South American countries left on the streets as orphans by parents who didn’t care or could not afford to take care of them. The abuse of women and [...]