Offerings to the Lord

Offerings to the Lord

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be...
The Law Vs. Grace

The Law Vs. Grace

What is the GOSPEL? I Corinthians 15:3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures…” 3 Elements...
Salvation and Sanctification in the Beatitudes

Salvation and Sanctification in the Beatitudes

Matthew 5:3-12 – Our Spiritual Journey ADMIT YOUR SPIRITUAL POVERTY. Vs. 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Recognize you are a helpless sinner whose “righteousness is filthy rags.” (Isaiah 64:6) “There is none righteous, no,...
Fervent Prayers Part 4: Jesus

Fervent Prayers Part 4: Jesus

Jesus wins the battle of prayer. “Then He came to the disciples and found them asleep, and said to Peter, “What? Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Again, a...
Effective Ministry

Effective Ministry

Like most people in full time ministry, I would describe myself as a visionary. When I have ideas for a new ministry or program, I see it vividly in my head. I imagine all the ways this new ministry will work, strategize possible problems, and analyze the ministry to...