In our spiritual journey, we often seek guidance and direction to navigate through the complexities of life. It is in these moments that the profound analogy emerges: "The Holy Spirit is not only the oil in our lamp, but also the liquid in our compass." This comparison beautifully encapsulates the multifaceted role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, offering both illumination and a sense of direction. Let's explore this analogy further and discover how the Holy Spirit becomes o

Humans are creatures of comfort. We will work towards being comfortable, and then stay there. That's fine, unless we are called to keep...

The Jews being exiled in Babylon was a punishment. It was also what saved them. God didn't send all of the Jews into exile. Some stayed behind in the promised land. That didn't benefit them. Whether they moved to Egypt or stayed and intermarried with the pagans around them, they suffered and struggled in the promised land. Because God promised to protect them in Babylon. Babylon was a place to keep them while He purged and cleansed the land. The Jews in Babylon were gi

An ambassador is a representative of a nation. They have the authority to speak and act for their leader. They represent their country...

This is an idea that has been on my mind for a while. As Christians, we tend to try to make ourselves look different from the world in...

For the longest time, I thought that going to church was fellowship. I was gathering with fellow believers to praise God, pray, and hear...

I am lazy. Part of the reason that I am writing this is that it's been over a month since I've written anything. I find myself getting...

As a Christian, I am called to prayer. To spend time in communication with God, both talking and listening. And I do. Communication is...

The holidays have always been a hard time for me. My memories of growing up are broken and spotty, and for that I am thankful. What I...

As a Christian, I am called to gather with my fellow believers. The Word says to not forsake the gathering of the brethren. I am also...

As a Christian, I have the phrase "Kingdom building" many times. I understand it to mean work that forwards or advances the Kingdom of...

I used to think that I knew what it meant to take a step of faith. I have had to make decisions in my life where the outcome was unknown....

Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. He told us to pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send workers to the...

It feels like I have plenty of time left on the earth to do the things that I want to do. I am 47 years old, so I am most likely more...

I do. I want to say that I do. I desire for Christ to return and finish the work that He started in me. But I also desire to watch my...

I meant to stay on top of this blog. No more than a week or two between posts. Then life happened, and it has been a month already. I...

There are churches that are being blessed right now. They seem to have every need met. They aren't really gaining new members, but the...

Sanctification is being separated from sin and set apart to serve God. It is a process. When we are born again, the Holy Spirit comes...

Pastors work their butts off to build up the body of Christ. From writing sermons, to community outreach, to tending to the flock, they...

Replacing a kitchen faucet can be a bit of a task. The first step is to remove the old faucet. You then attach the new faucet to the...