To the Elect
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect who are sojourners of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ. Grace to you and peace be multiplied.” This excerpt is […]
“My Whole World”
One of my friends put a picture of their child on Facebook and captioned it, “My whole world.” I’ve seen this sentiment (which is not necessarily bad, by the way) several times. But if they’re being honest (and not exaggerating), this raises the question of whether there’s room for God in their world. Children (Psalm […]
What Makes a Congregation Strong?
I believe that every member of a congregation wants a strong congregation. But I also know that a strong congregation will not happen accidentally or by chance. No congregation is perfect. There are many congregations mentioned in the New Testament, but none were perfect. Our congregation can be strong, but it cannot be perfect. Although […]
Tennessee Tornadoes
On March 3, at least two EF-3 tornadoes struck Middle Tennessee and killed twenty-four people. As of this writing, seventeen people are still missing. Hundreds of structures were destroyed. Four of the fatalities included a couple who were Christians and their small child, along with another young child from parents who were Christians in Cookeville. […]
A Victorious Faith
David said in 1 Samuel 17:45, “Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.” David’s faith in God was intensely real to him. Truly […]
