The Illusion of a Perfect CrossActs 5:30 (NLT) The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead after you killed him by hanging him on a cross.Jesus – God’s only Son – was Perfection personified, b...  Read More

We’re In Our Own Way Psalms 119:105 (NIV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. We all have a Master’s degree in complicating things. We confuse ourselves when we insert our thought pro...  Read More

Harnessed Tongues and Filtered Hearts 2 Timothy 2:16-17b (NLT) Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. This kind of talk spreads like cancer, … The medical field has ma...  Read More

The Most Important Thing Matthew 22:36-39 (NLT) “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your so...  Read More

Mercy’s Reach James 2:13(NLT) There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you. Jesus has a heart of compassi...  Read More

Speak Some HoneyProverbs 16:24 (NIV) Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.I sure do feel good when someone speaks a kind word to me. A timely compliment or sentim...  Read More

Good Soldiers (Memorial Day)2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please ...  Read More

Happy Birthday, Pastor Daniel Simmons!Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you...  Read More

Take the Risk!John 21:6 (NIV) He [Jesus]said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of f...  Read More

Let Your Heart Smile!Proverbs 15:13a (NIV) A happy heart makes the face cheerful…When you think of someone or something that gives you sheer enjoyment, the thought alone makes you break into a broad s...  Read More

Jesus Ascends To Heaven (Ascension Day)Mark 16:19-20 (NIV) After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and pre...  Read More

Get Over YourselfRomans 12:16 (NIV) Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.It doesn’t take long to discern that...  Read More