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Why Did You Doubt?
Scripture reading: Matthew 14:24-31 This passage of Scripture offers a valuable lesson on faith. It is a comforting passing because we see that Jesus has the power to calm the storms of life and has command over the impossible. On the other hand, it is a hard passage...
The Happy Christian
If you asked anyone whether it was better to be happy or sad/grumpy, most people if not all would say “happy.” Should we, then, pursue happiness as our goal? How do we know if we truly are happy? What does it mean or look like to be happy? Can we be happy all the...
Handling Toxic People
Scripture reading: Malachi 2:16, Luke 6:27-35 The selection of Scripture readings is not intended to be oxymoronic or sarcastic. “For I hate divorce … love your enemies.” Read on, and you will understand why the two readings were selected. In Luke 6 we have, if ever...
Standing, Sitting and Waiting on the Lord
John 6:10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. Exodus 14:13 But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish...
Scriptural Holiness: Part 2
In Part I of Scriptural Holiness, we looked at a Biblical definition of holiness and worked through what it looks like to be holy according to God's standard as we have it in the Bible. In Part II we will be looking at what it means to be holy in today's world by...
Scriptural Holiness: Part 1
For the past few weeks, I have been reading about the work of some of the influential leaders in the formation of the early church in America. Two such leaders are Francis Asbury and Stephen Paxson, and one of the issues they addressed in their ministry was holiness....
1 Corinthians 13: Love
1 Corinthians 13:13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. Love is one of the most difficult words in our vocabulary to define. Paul takes a full chapter in 1 Corinthians to define love, however, the kind of love Paul defines...
1 Corinthians 13: Hope
1 Corinthians 13:13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. “Hope springs eternal,” wrote Alexander Pope. There is good reason for Pope’s statement. Hope is “that in which one confides or to which he flees for refuge;...
1 Corinthians 13: Faith
1 Corinthians 13:13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13 is often recited in churches, used as sermon texts, preached on, written about, and brought to mind when we try to understand and comprehend love....
Cloudy Christians
Scripture reading: Jude 4-13 Here in South Florida we often have thunderstorms that pop-up, seemingly from nowhere. A beautiful day can turn violent in the weather in just a few moments. Yet, there are often clouds which form, dark and ominous clouds, that threaten...
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Expository Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-33 on a Biblical marriage. Rather than a self-help resource, this book is aimed at deepening your relationship with Christ.
Catechism to help intentionally teach important concepts of Christianity to children and new believers. The focus is on tracing Christ throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
Devotional book for December 1st through December 25th. As we prepare our hearts during the traditional advent season, let us also prepare for the second coming of Christ.
Free e-book by an independent tax and financial professional. This booklet aims to assist individuals preparing for ministry and missions to honor God through finances.
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Joe has been married for over 20 years and has four children. He enjoys writing as a hobby … as well as carpentry and automotive mechanics.