It is with a heavy heart that I write this devotional, and I want everyone who reads this to realize they are never truly alone. The sad reality is that in an effort to contain or slow the spread of the virus, other issues have surged due to isolation and the economic crisis. One statistic that has skyrocketed over the past few months is suicide, especially among our nation’s youth. We need to be constantly reminded that the Lord is always present, even in times of isolation

God calls us today (what Paul wrote to the Philippian believers) to WORK out our own salvation in a public way where others at home, church, work and play will see results of our gift of salvation. At the point of our salvation, God worked IN us regeneration, new life, cleansing, etc. (1:6). That work was in the personal privacy of our sinful hearts, but God expects us to then be changed also in a revealing way to those around us. "Work out" involves applying truths and

I encourage you to review John 13:12-17 as a cross-reference to Philippians 2:5-11. What was Jesus thinking on earth when He fulfilled God's eternal plan for man's salvation? What were His thoughts and motives about all of His power and privileges He enjoyed in eternity past? Let us be willing to change our thinking, motives, and attitudes as we learn about how He thought. From Sunday's message, remember that Christ thought He was, is, and will be the All-Powerful God. He

Have you ever been rebuked for asking a question? It’s somewhat of a cultural joke to talk about a child asking “are we there yet?” or “how much longer?” Growing up in my family, whenever one of the kids asked about the trip, we would hear dad say “we get closer every time the tires turn.” In Psalm 89 the writer is considering the character of God during the midst of bad times in Israel. He recounts God’s mighty acts. He remembers God’s promises. He praises God’s faithfu

As the weather is starting to warm up, church members have been working diligently to maintain the church property. As I was looking for projects to assist in, I noticed the retaining wall behind the church property could use a good pressure washing. Because the sun does not hit the wall as much as other places, there was a mildew build up among other things. As I was washing, I got to thinking about how much this analogy could serve as a great illustration for biblical truth