Author Archives: admin

Our culture today is very concerned about drawing attention to women’s prominence in many arenas, from sports to business to politics.  That includes the church, where, unfortunately, the culture has too often been allowed to shape our biblical understanding.  There … Continue reading →

Easter Sunrise services are probably found in every community in America, perhaps in multiple churches as well as in joint community gatherings.  What a wonderful way to make an emotional as well as a devotional connection to that first Easter … Continue reading →

Sometimes we might get a little too sophisticated for our own good.  Yes, there are great hymns with glorious melodies and harmonies and with rich and profound lyrics.  But there are also wonderful hymns – “classic” hymns – with simple … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday in 2026 included a somewhat ironic, if not humorous, contrast.  On the day before this celebration in the Christian church calendar year, Americans across the nation gathered in silly frog costumes and childish masks holding signs to celebrate … Continue reading →

“Preeminence” is a powerful word in any context. It is the word used to describe something or someone that is at the very top, the greatest in authority, importance, power, influence, or value.  In Colossians 1:18, Paul said that Jesus … Continue reading →

Paul wrote a letter from his imprisonment in Rome to the church in Philippi.  This is one of the most joy-filled books of the Bible, in which Paul was filled with praise because of His appreciation of what Jesus had … Continue reading →

Humility is one of the great virtues of a Christian’s heart.  As we progress in our sanctification, we not only see more of the greatness of the Lord’s love for us.  We also see more of the weakness of our … Continue reading →

In Deuteronomy 33:27 we read that “the eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”  Everlasting arms!  What wonderful imagery to convey a wonderful concept that gives believers such wonderful consolation in difficult times.  It’s not just … Continue reading →

In His “High Priestly Prayer” in John 17, Jesus said to the Father, “To know You is eternal life.”   That tells us as adopted children of God that one of the most important and valuable things for us to do … Continue reading →

One way to gauge the spiritual health of a congregation (or a denomination … or a person) is to review the themes of sermons heard and digested over a period of time.  This will be the result of what pastors … Continue reading →