Core Scripture: “But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can […]

Core scripture: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied […]

My students have this down.   Every class begins the same way.  With God’s Word and with prayer.  There have been […]

I am ready.    All that grinding over the past week and a half.  Setting up my desk.  Throwing stuff out.  […]

I love all kinds of Christian music.  The upbeat tempo of Toby Mac, the spirit of Micah Tyler, the diversity […]

Hello, and welcome!  I’m Mike Tirico, your host of the 2024 Olympic Games, but today we have the honor, the […]

I knew it was time.  I just had a difficult time admitting it.  Believe me, it was liberating when I […]

Core Scripture: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in […]

Core Scripture: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 […]

Core Scripture: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the […]

Core Scripture: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each […]

Core Scripture: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) Message: There are times I come […]

Core Scripture: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” (Matthew 7:1) Message: I was teaching Friday morning.  My students were […]

Core Scripture: “Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” (Colossians […]

Core Scripture: “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (James 4:17) […]

Memories.  They are so precious when it comes to teaching.  I spent the afternoon skimming through my old teaching scrapbooks, […]

Core Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your […]

Message: This post is long overdue.  My family was blessed to take a 4th of July trip to Minnesota to […]

Core Scripture: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or […]

Don’t ask me what my favorite activity was from Hawaii.  There were too many to pick from!  Swimming with dolphins […]

Core Scripture: “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” (Philippians […]

The Polynesian culture is a proud culture. In a good way.  Spend a night at a luau in Maui and […]

When you fly into Hawaii, make sure you have a window seat.  Pray that the clouds will part enough for […]

What is your definition of perfection?  Is there any place that could be described as a eutopia?  Having spent a […]

Core scripture: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will […]

Jesus promised it.  Persecution will come.  He predicted it, endured it, and overcame it.  Jesus says, “I have said these […]

Core scripture: “These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.  Their purpose is to teach people wisdom […]

Core scripture: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy […]

Core scripture: “Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you […]

Core scripture: “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, […]

Core scripture: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who […]

Core scripture: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every […]

Core scripture: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) Message: […]

Core scripture: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) Message: I never understood them.  The same […]

Core scripture: “Now with the voice of truth and power of God—armed on the right and armed on the left […]

Core scripture: “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that […]

Core scripture: “And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.” […]

Core scripture: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” […]

Core scripture: “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:17) Message: How do you […]

Core scripture: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his […]

Core scripture: “The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” (Proverbs 10:28) Message: […]

Core scripture: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians […]

Core scripture: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied […]

Core scripture: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) Message: I […]

Core scripture: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, […]

Core scripture: “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his […]

Core scripture: “There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in […]

Core scripture: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at […]

Core scripture: “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (James 4:17) […]

Core scripture: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) Message: Last Thursday […]

Core scripture: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians […]

Core scripture: “Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.  You must have […]

Core scripture: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the […]

Core scripture: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving […]

Core scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) Message: It wasn’t supposed to […]

Core scripture: “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” (Proverbs 11:2) Message: Speakers are supposed to […]

Core scripture: “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of […]

Core scripture: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every […]

Core scripture: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as […]

Core scripture: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep […]

Core scripture: “But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) Message: It […]

Core scripture: “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and […]

Core scripture: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever […]

Core scripture: “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead […]

Core scripture: “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” (Proverbs 18:2) Message: I felt […]

Core scripture: “Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord.” (Romans 12:11) Message: I […]

Core scripture: “And he answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your […]

Core scripture: “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” (Proverbs […]

Core scripture: “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and […]

Core scripture: “If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your […]

Core scripture: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.  Let all that you do be […]

Core scripture: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, […]