The Source of Our Peace

There are many people today who are afraid. The world has become a dangerous place. Gone are the days where people leave their doors unlocked and go to bed. We keep our children close and teach them to be afraid of everyone. We are concerned about our parents because this current generation has no respect … Continue reading The Source of Our Peace

The Battle Within

In life, people live with the idea that they are good upstanding citizens in the community at large and in our community of faith. People look and praise them for their acts of kindness and the compassion they show to others. But, in the heart, there is a battle; there are the things that others cannot … Continue reading The Battle Within

Victory through Christ

We are just about to complete the second week of Lent and it's going faster than I thought. It doesn't feel like a never ending task that is just dragging on; instead, it feels like this is a doable project. Even so, there could be challenges ahead. Why? Because this is not a natural fight; … Continue reading Victory through Christ

Empowered by Grace

But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 … Continue reading Empowered by Grace