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When Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer, He was not necessarily instructing them to memorize and repeat these words. I believe in the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus was teaching principles for us to apply to our prayer life. Each line of this short prayer contains important truths that we should contemplate as we pray. Doing so will transform our prayer life, but not just our prayer life,it will transform our whole life.

I saw God today and He is good. I sat in a waiting room as my wife had a medical test done. This is the kind of place where people receive good and bad news. Sitting here watching people come and go, I sensed the presence of God and His grace all around me. I sit here saturated in the knowledge that God is good.

Our nation is in one heck of a mess. Sin is rampant. The murder of babies in the womb has been designated a woman’s right. Perversion has been normalized. Things that used to disgust us now entertain us. Furthermore, Christians are enjoying this entertainment just as much as lost people. God has commanded His people to come out be a separate people, but we have found it easier to blend in than to stand out listen to this podcast to hear about the only hope we have in in America today.

The Bible tells us that God is looking throughout the earth for people whose hearts are loyal to Him. When He finds such people He will show His strength on their behalf. You and I will never change the world, but we can change our actions. Whatever we do, we must choose to do it enthusiastically as if we are doing it to please God and not men. If we do this, men will see our good works and God will be glorified. Listen to this podcast to hear more about A Job Well Done.

When you read the Bible every day, it becomes an influence in your life. Wherever you walk, you will experience God’s guidance. You can lay down to sleep knowing that He will watch over you and when you wake up you know that God will be there to talk with you. Read the Bible regularly and it will become a lamp for your feet and a light for your path. Listen to this podcast and be challenged to spend time reading Gods Word everyday.

When the angels had gone back to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s go see this Baby that the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing Jesus, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were surprised. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. Listen to hear the rest of the story

Christmas is about hope. The soldier, the mother, the policeman and the preacher all hope and pray for the same thing. We all hope and pray for the same thing. So like the angels let this be our song, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.

From the Bible, we are taught that long ago in Bethlehem a Child, a tiny baby was born to a virgin named Mary. We are also taught that a Son, The Son of God was given to the world. And now, because of the birth of this Child and the gift of the Son, the Light of Life is shining for the people who once walked in darkness. God became a man and dwelt among us so we no longer have to dwell in the land of the shadow of death. The Lord’s promise of hope has been kept. Please listen to this podcast and hear more about the Promise of Hope.

His name was Joseph. His calling was possibly and probably the most important task ever given to a man. Joseph was chosen to be the earthly daddy to the Son of God. He could have rejected this responsibility but He didn’t. Instead, Joseph chose to be the daddy he didn’t have be. Listen to this podcast to hear more,

I have no intention of eulogizing the Former President,” better men than I will do that”. These words that I record today are simply to remind everyone that death is no respecter of persons. As a pastor I have ministered to both wealthy and poor families during times of grief. I can attest that death cares nothing about the status of a person and heartbreak is a common denominator for all people. listen to the podcast to hear more

Ninety-nine sheep are safe. Only one is missing. Outside it is cold and dark. The wolves are howling. It is dangerous to go out. Some shepherds would say, “I have ninety-nine that are safe, I won’t concern myself with the one that is lost.” But not the Good Shepherd. He knows his sheep by name and his heart trembles for the one that is lost. Listen to this podcast to hear more about The One That is Lost.

Most of the time when we talk about giving thanks, we make a list of people and things that are currently in our lives. This is as it should be, because we are surrounded by present blessings. However, today I have blessings from the past on my mind. Listen to this podcast to hear more,

In the song “God Bless the USA” Lee Greenwood sings, “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget the men who died to give that right to me.” I believe this to be one of the greatest songs of all time. But in honor of all veterans, I would like to change two words. I would like to say, “I won’t forget the Ones who Served to give that right to me.” On Memorial Day, we remember those who died in the service of our nation. Veterans Day however has been set aside to honor all who served and sacrificed so much for our freedom. Listen to the podcast to hear more,

People often asked me, “Where do you get the ideas for the devotions that you write?” The short answer is,” God gives them to me.” The long answer however is that I have learned to see the evidence of God in all my surroundings. This forensic evidence confirms the power of His love. Just as with Jeremiah, the proof of God ignites a fire in my soul that cannot be contained. It is my inspiration to write and to preach.

The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. It’s profitable for correction and instruction in righteousness. However, it’s useless if it’s not opened and read. Furthermore it’s dangerous to misquote, quote out of context or tell people the Bible says what it does not say! The sad truth is, many Christians don’t read the Bible. Most of the time when someone tells you what the Bible says they are not quoting Scripture, they are quoting what someone else has said about scripture.

Although it may be the best one we have, I realize that the word awesome is inadequate to describe my God. His ways are higher than my ways and His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. My feeble command of the English language cannot do Him justice. So I will borrow these words from an old hymn and say, how marvelous, how wonderful. Indeed how awesome is Jesus Christ my Lord.

It is Sunday morning. I’m scheduled to preach in a few hours. I get up early to begin my day with prayer and reading God’s Word. The moon was in the dark stage last night, so as I sit on the back porch with my Bible and a cup of coffee, it is utterly dark outside. The sounds I hear are night sounds. Frogs and bugs are singing the songs that they have been given to sing. Two owls communicate over long distance about their night’s work. As I sit and listen to the night sounds, it occurs to me that the darkest night is part of God’s plan and it is always followed by the rising sun.

God is the great creator of all things. He is the grand architect of an ever expanding universe. He is The Master and Maker of all living things. He counts the stars in the sky and knows them by name. It is God who holds all authority and nothing is done without His permission. He holds the hearts of all of the rulers of this world in His hands. Those rulers don’t have time for me, but God does. He is my Father in Heaven and He loves to spend time with me.

Underneath the sun, the people rage and plot vainly against our omnipotent Lord. They imagine they can free themselves from His laws. Corrupt and wicked people conspire to do evil things to God’s righteous ones. Sometimes we feel as though we are being chewed up like bread. We wonder does God hear our prayers. Yes, He hears our prayers. From his throne in heaven, He laughs and ridicules the ones who conspire against Him and His chosen ones. We will prevail because in Heaven our God reigns.

Fall must be God’s favorite time of the year. Look around see the weeds that you have fought all year, now doing a yellow victory dance! The leaves have fulfilled there obligation to the trees and now they proclaim God’s glory with a blast of colors. The cool nights make you reach for a blanket and the mild days are fore runners of heavens comfort. And what about the sun. God puts on a brilliant display with the sunrises and sunsets and it seems that even at mid- day the sunlight has a different shade of Glory Listen to here more