He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. Titus 1:9 (ESV) For every born again child of God, there is a transformation in the heart by the Holy Spirit. It produces a desire […]

Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.’ Bringing forth the Son When someone tells you something so ridiculous and insane, you usually don’t take them […]

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 (ESV) Why do we watch what we say when around kids? Typically, […]

“For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.” Psalm 139:4 (ESV) Do you always feel like you have something you want to say, but don’t know how to express it? It can be frustrating when you can’t think of the words you want to speak to […]

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel — not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.” Galatians 1:6-7 (ESV) Just out of curiosity, have […]

And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while. Mark 6:31 (ESV) In the mountains of North Carolina, the show of colors in the fall season is spectacular. Most people take a drive on the Blueridge Parkway to see this amazing colorful change in the tree foliage. […]

The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 (ESV) Abraham Lincoln once said, “To believe in the things you can see and touch is no belief […]

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 (ESC)

Psalm 138:7 (ESV) “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.” There are times when we feel like we just can’t take it anymore. We’re fed up with the troubles of life […]

1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” One of the best ways to […]