“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29) I suppose things could have changed over the years, but when I was in the service, we were taught to keep our… Read More »

The Golden Calf and Moses breaking the tablets. “So I turned and went down from the mountain while it was ablaze with fire. And the two tablets of the covenant were in my hands. When I looked, I saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God; you had made for yourselves an idol… Read More »

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13) This past Sunday, Pastor Tanner started his sermon by referencing the well-known phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” A phrase that James, the author of today’s verse, would… Read More »

“Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law),… Read More »

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8) This verse is part of a broader section in 1 Peter where the apostle is offering instructions for how Christians should conduct themselves, especially in the face of suffering. Here is a breakdown of the key elements… Read More »

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uPDKYXyATCo “In this world we all have troubles – Days of joy and days of pain – When you’re weary – Don’t you worry – He is faithful always [REFRAIN] Rejoice rejoice rejoice – Where my understanding ends – There’s a peace… Read More »

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2) “The Journey of Worship: In ancient days, the people of Israel would journey to the temple at Jerusalem to worship the Lord during certain yearly festivals.… Read More »

“Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.’” (John 21:22) Yesterday, I got into work and immediately got hit by the amount of things due that day. That’s when I had this flashback moment to when I was just a simple engineer.… Read More »

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iDuZv_5MQk I’ve walked among the shadows – You wiped my tears away – And… Read More »

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10) I don’t want to be a pessimistic person, but looking at how things are going in 2024 I still have to be honest. Meaning we can’t turn a blind eye to the things… Read More »