The Messiah and Your Marriage
Many Christian homes are un-Christian in their practice. A married couple may profess to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, but how...
A Hymn for Good Friday
There is a rich legacy of hymnody from the past regarding our Savior's sacrificial death on the cross. Here is one I read this evening,...
Your Pastor Needs Your Prayer This Weekend
O for more people to pray fervently and effectively for their pastor before each Lord's Day. As we approach Easter Sunday, I offer this...
Should We Be Surprised?
I did not know until Wednesday evening during a time of prayer at our church. One of the men with whom I was praying mentioned it in his...
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Horatius Bonar was a Scottish Presbyterian minister in the 19th century, but also a wonderful writer of sacred hymns. This morning I read...
Five Ways to Encourage a Missions-Mindedness in Your Family
Our church is going to host our second missions conference in its nearly 35 year history. I am thankful that we have made the desire for...
Favorite Christmas Hymns
Thanksgiving has past, and with it the unofficial beginning of listening to Christmas music has begun. As Christians, we love to listen...
Jesus Lives, and So Shall I
This past weekend I had the privilege of officiating the funeral for a military veteran, and member of our church. At the graveside...
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
I enjoy finding "new to me" hymn texts. Some are written fairly recently, while others are rather old. I came across one this morning by...
5 Reasons to Pray for Your Pastor
I have recently read different articles about praying for your pastor and they have been helpful. The longer I am in pastoral ministry,...
