The Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6-7 Throughout this Christmas season, we have been contemplating the wonderful words of hope found in Isaiah chapter 9. This passage reaches its zenith in verses 6 and 7: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon...

Finding the Fullness of Joy

Psalm 16 The untimely passing of our dear brother in Christ this week causes every one of us to face some serious issues. How are we to live? What about aging, dying, death, and living forever? To answer these questions, it is so important that we find the answers in...

Living Life Facing Death

Revelation 2:8-11 “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things says the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are...

How to Face Your Fears by Faith

Psalm 11 How should you and I respond when lawful authority seems to be in jeopardy? Here in our own country there are cries to “defund the police.” Put into effect in 1789, the United States Constitution is “the world’s longest surviving written charter of...

The Exalted Christ

Revelation 1:12-17 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head...

Teaching for Troubled Times

Revelation 1:9-11 In verse 9 of our text, John introduced himself this way: ““I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the...