The story line of the Bible is the story line of God taking the initiative in seeking out a people who are His very own.

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.

Consider how Jesus came from a position of glory and consistently reached out to the lowly.

A good church is a Bible-centered church. Nothing is as important as this--not a large congregation, a witty pastor, or tangible experiences of the Holy Spirit.

You will never have a better friend than a friend who points you to Christ.

Father, look upon us in Your goodness and kindness, we pray as a church. Help us to love each other.

If truth were told, most of us spend longer each day on personal cleanliness than on practical godliness.