God’s Gift

It’s really sort of amazing that an event that happened over 2,000 years ago can still have a profound impact on us today. We even date our calendar by this event. It was the birth of a baby, the birth of a savior. The gift of that first Christmas is a gift that keeps...

Redeemed

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners— 1 Timothy 1:15 What a transformation! As Christians we have received a great salvation. We should be the most thankful people on earth. But sometimes, that is...

Do You Have a List?

Be careful that none of you fails to respond to the grace of God, for if you do there can spring up a bitter spirit which can poison the life of many others.— Hebrews 12:15 Did you hear the story about the man who was bitten by a stray dog? There was concern the dog...

See It

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.— Acts 13:52 Sometimes we see it. Sometimes we don’t. I want to share with you one time that I saw it clearly. It was a beautiful October Saturday afternoon. I was sitting in the stands of the old Ownby...

The Passion to Finish Strong

Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord.— Colossians 3:23 As a fan, coach, and broadcaster, I have watched thousands of athletic contests over the years. As I sit in the stands or in the broadcast booth, it is interesting to watch...

Don’t Forget

Forget not all His benefits.— Psalm 103:2 I was recently reading some of the writings of C.H. Spurgeon. Some of his thoughts were good reminders to me. I thought you might benefit as well from some of Spurgeon’s thoughts. I borrowed from him some of what you read...