A simple statement is made in Genesis 18:19 concerning the influence of Abraham throughout his household.  The Angel of the Lord states,   "...I know him....he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord..."   God has given men a powerful voice ... Continue

Recently, during the musical worship portion of our Sunday morning service, we enjoyed the spontaneous outpouring of the Holy Spirit, calling people  to the altar for ministry and celebration.  The altar was filled with seekers of all ages, standing, kneeling, praising and praying together as one body.  On one side ... Continue

In response to the request of the disciples to teach them to pray...Jesus responds with the familiar words commonly called the "Lord's prayer".  For most of us, the prayer found in Luke 11, and also in Matthew 6, represents  a familiar model on which to build  a consistent prayer life.  ... Continue

The key to a powerful and effective prayer life begins with an understanding of the importance of becoming intimate with God.  When Jesus responds to the request of the disciples to teach them to pray...He begins by challenging them to consider the importance of a proper understanding of the "relationship" ... Continue

In Acts 2:42, we learn of the unique elements that contributed to the exceptional stability of the early church.  Coming forth from the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, the church was defined by 3 bedrock principles that are identified by Luke in this verse.  ... Continue

Few seasons give us opportunity to reflect on the blessing and bounty of God in our life quite like the Christmas season.  As we eagerly watch children tear open presents, or sit around a table loaded with delicious food, we are reminded of the incredible blessing we enjoy as God's ... Continue

In the closing verses of Psalm 139,  David poses a multi-faceted reqeust to the Lord.  He pleads with God to  "...search me...know me....try me....lead me..."    When you pause to consider the significance of David's request, we can't help but recognize the cry of a man seeking the absolute best from ... Continue

As a Christian, we are called by God to embrace a life that reflects the very best about Jesus Christ.  From the challenge uttered by Jesus throughout the Sermon on the Mount  (Matthew 5-7) to the teaching of notables in the New Testament like Paul and Peter, the focus is ... Continue

In his letter to Timothy  (II Timothy 3:1),  Paul warned that in the last days, perilous times would come.  He went on to describe in some detail the various characteristics of this coming age.   Self interest, pride, rebellion, resistence to authority, among other things,  would all color the time Paul ... Continue

We live in a politically correct world where the line  between the gender's has been increasingly blurred.   While the Bible clearly points out the importance of mutual submission and respect between men and women in the home, it also equally clearly establishes a unique responsibility to lead that is given ... Continue