A Shift in Perspective

"But godliness with contentment is great gain." — 1 Timothy 6:6We live in a world that constantly whispers "more is better," and we often find ourselves caught in an endless cycle of striving. We chase the next promotion, the bigger house, or the latest gadget, only to find the satisfaction they provide is as fleeting as "cotton candy” at the State Fair.The Apostle Paul offered young Timothy a radical alternative: Great gain isn't found in what we accumulate, but in a hear

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Time

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”— Ecclesiastes 3:11 No offense to my British family and friends, but you can tell the Rolling Stones had no clue about Scripture, especially where “time” is concerned. I’m sure they do now, since they are all old. They sang a song back in the 60s called "Time Is On My Side." The opening verse says, “Time

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The Dawn of Grace

"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day." —Proverbs 4:18 In Free Grace theology, righteousness isn't something we earn by our efforts but a gift received when we trust Jesus Christ for eternal life. At the moment of faith, the "light of dawn' illuminates your soul—not due to your deeds, but because of His completed work. This verse promises that the Christian life is a journey of growing illumination. Secu...

The Radical Risk of Righteousness

"It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice." — Psalm 112:5 

Most of us want a "well" life—one marked by peace, stability, and success. But Psalm 112:5 suggests that the path to being "well" isn't found in self-preservation; it’s found in a lifestyle that feels, by worldly standards, reckless.

Please consider the following thoughts:

First notice: The Challenge of Generous Lending

The verse describes someone who "deals generou

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A Child Of The King

6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. —Galatians 4:6-7

Every day, the world challenges our identity as believers by telling us who we are—or ought to be—by shaping our desires, defining what is important, outlining the values we should have, and guiding how we should spend our time and resources. What the world is telling you m

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Just The Facts

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. —Proverbs 11:12

How many of you remember the old show Dragnet? This was a saying that Joe Friday would always say, “Just the facts!” I read the following story concerning John Wesley.

“There was once a man whom John Wesley thought of as miserly; he had little respect for him. He felt so strongly about this man that, on an occasion when the man gave only a small gift to a worthy charity, We

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Living as Citizens of Heaven

"Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,"— Philippians 1:27 In this single verse, Apostle Paul makes a strong "call to action' for all believers. From his prison cell, Paul’s primary concern was not his own comfort but the health of the church.The Greek term Paul uses for "manne...

Are You Thirsty?

“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?” — Psalm 42:2Thirst is a vital signal of a deep need. Like a deer seeking water, our souls crave our Creator's presence. We often try to quench this with temporary fillers—success, entertainment, relationships—only to find the thirst persists.The psalmist reminds us we need the living God, not just routine. In 2026, distractions can cause spiritual dehydration. If your days feel off or a...

The Watchful Eye of the Lord

The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor." — Proverbs 22:12 In 2026, when information disseminates at an unprecedented pace, and the perception of truth often appears subjective, Proverbs 22:12 offers reassuring assurance: God is the supreme Guardian of Truth. This scripture emphasizes two specific aspects of God’s providence—His proactive safeguarding of righteousness and His firm opposition to lies.1. The Guardian of Trut

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Beyond Resolutions

As we enter 2026, we often make promises to change something about ourselves. However, the gospel offers the most radical transformation, one no gym can ever provide. The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17—“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”In our everyday lives, everything new gradually becomes old—the car you purchased years ago now has miles on it, and our bodies naturally grow older. Howev...

God’s Heart Transplant

“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.”  — Ezekiel 36:26-27 In these verses, God speaks of a wonderful spiritual "heart transplant." He’s not just here to help fix your old life; He truly desires to replace the very essence of who you are with somethi...

Real Love

1 John 4:9: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.”

Here is a foundational pillar of truth concerning the Believer's assurance. John defines love not as some warm, fuzzy feeling that we must conjure up for God, but as a fact: God sending His Son. I read recently that “LOVE is a noun before it is ever a verb; it is a PERSON we receive rather than a work we perform.”

Here are a few take

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Clearing the Way: Preparing Our Hearts Through Simplicity

Let's start with Isaiah 40:3-5: "A voice cries: in the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the Lord has spoken.'These words, first spoken to Israel in exile, were fulfilled in John the Baptist's ministry, preparing

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Leave it to God

Proverbs 22:12—The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor.

I think we can agree that we are living in a time of conflicting information, misdirection, and outright lies. News alert: we have always been. Thus, this proverb is from God. God is the ultimate guardian of truth. His “eyes” symbolize His omniscience and active, watchful providence over all things.

Notice two key truths from this verse:

1. God Preserves Knowledge 

The "k

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Every Believer's Bullseye

Romans 3:23-24 are verses I’m sure my readers are aware of: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 

In the early 80s, while in Bible College in Alabama—yes, that old—I heard Dr. Stephen Olford in chapel. He was an excellent expositor. In his book The Grace of Giving, Olford recounts the story of Peter Miller, a pastor from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, who was a friend

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