Romans 1:18-23 “I don’t know” or “I do not recall” are phrases we hear a lot…especially when it comes to congressional testimony. Somehow, ignorance is construed as an excuse. It can be a reason, but not an excuse. As much as we like to use these as an out, they only go so far. Going back to my childhood, I remember I was throwing small stones in the driveway, and for whatever reason I thought it ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Here we are with February knocking at our door and my grandchildren are still so excited to tell me about the gifts they received at Christmastime. As soon as I walk in the door, they are eager to show me a variety of toys, dolls, sports jerseys or the latest and greatest electronic gadgets. I listen intently as they enjoy telling me all about it. This is such an opportune ti...  Read More

Romans 10:9-15 “For some people the distance from heaven to hell is 18 inches - the distance from their head to their heart.” Maybe you’ve heard that quote before. Although it’s a man-made quote, we see its direct connection to scripture through today's reading. Many will miss heaven because they have head knowledge but not heart knowledge! I did not grow up in a Christian home. I always believed ...  Read More

Romans 6:11-14 Jesus has saved us! We are saved by grace, and we are now under grace! When you believe in the Lord Jesus and he saves you from your sin, you are no longer a slave to that sin! The Bible is very clear that those who are not saved by the grace of God can do nothing to save themselves. They are a slave to their sinful nature. Everything we do before Christ is as dirty rags! Nothing we...  Read More

Romans 6:8-10 I think it safe to say when anyone thinks of the word death, it’s in a negative or sad way. No one truly wants to die. We have a long list of unchecked bucket list items or even simple tasks that are not completed. The world tells us death is the end. However, as believers in Jesus Christ, death has no real power over us! As born-again followers we know that death is just the beginni...  Read More

Romans 5:9-11 At a very young age my parents introduced me to archery. Both shot in archery leagues and really enjoyed the challenge. During many summers and falls I would be outside practicing, trying to hone my skills. After a lot of practice, I started hitting the bullseye often. That drove me to practice harder, trying to be perfect on every shot. I was starting to get really consistent then s...  Read More