Traditions are an important part of our lives because they connect us with our families, our history, and the people who have influenced us. Most families have traditions that have been passed down from one generation to another, whether it is gathering around the same table for Thanksgiving, celebrating Christmas in a particular way, or…

If you have ever cooked over a charcoal grill, you know what happens when the coals are spread apart. A few coals may still have some heat, but they do not burn as well when they are separated. When the coals are pushed together, they share their heat. One coal helps another stay hot, and…

There is something beautiful about the church when it’s at its best. Not perfect, not polished, but joyful, hopeful, and full of people who keep showing up because they believe God is still at work. I’ve learned over the years that the happiest Christians are not the ones with the easiest lives; they’re the ones…

There is a moment in every honest life when talk runs out and action is demanded. For the apostle Paul, that moment came on a dusty road outside Damascus. Struck down, blinded, and undone by the voice of the risen Christ, he asked a question that still echoes through every generation of believers: “What should…

One of the greatest privileges God gives His children is the gift of belonging to the church. The church is not a building, but a living body, united by faith in Christ. Paul describes it beautifully: “Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually” (1 Corinthians 12:27). Every Christian is not only saved into fellowship…

“If divisions are made, it is easy to see who causes them. He that excludes, and not he that is excluded, is the schismatic.” (Alexander Campbell, January 2, 1832). The church of Christ was never meant to be a fractured body. Jesus prayed that His disciples “may all be one… so that the world may…

Kristina and I enjoyed spending last Sunday with our granddaughter in the worship service. She is a very active child! I’m know she waved at several people during the service, including myself, as I was preaching. The Bible declares, “Behold, children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Isn’t it wonderful…

Worship is not just a personal act; it is a legacy. When we lead our families into God’s presence, we sow seeds that grow into strong spiritual roots. God has always called His people to worship together, not just as individuals but as households. In the Old Testament, God instructed His people to include their…

C.S. Lewis once said, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” Forgiveness is not merely a nice gesture but a command for those who have received God’s mercy. Jesus makes this clear in Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father…

I love Christians! While I know that God commands me to love all people, Christians are extra special to me! Even Paul wrote about making sure we show special attention to them in Galatians 6:10, “As we therefore have the opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to the household of faith.”…