The preacher's task is to declare what God has said, explain the meaning, and establish the implications so that no one will mistake its relevance.

I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through Jesus Christ I'm more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope.

Living at peace with everyone...is not an option, it's an obligation.

If we are to say no to covetousness, we must learn to say yes to contentment. This involves learning to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5). Much of our discontentment may be traced to expectations that are essentially selfish and more often than not completely unrealistic.

The only true conqueror who shall be crowned in the end is he who continues until war's trumpet is blown no more.... Christian, wear your shield close to your armor and cry earnestly to God, that by His Spirit you may endure to the end.

We as [churches] may be lampstands, but all of the light is Christ Himself. We exist in order that He might shine through us.

We're to love our children for who they are, not for what we want them to become.