“Time flies when you’re having fun” and “A watched pot never boils.” You’ve heard these sayings. They remind us that time doesn’t always feel the same.Scientists have studied the relationship in the h...  Read More

Are you ever discouraged at the things people seem to “get away with” each day? Some months ago, I was working here in the office and a police detective stopped by. He said there was a burglary at a b...  Read More

With so much immorality and injustice in the world today, it can be tempting to question why God would allow such things to continue. You may have even found yourself wondering, “Where is God?” or “Wh...  Read More

Have you ever been troubled or confused by what God seems to be doing – or not doing – in your life? It’s a burden that weighs heavy on the heart and mind – a very common burden, in fact, among God’s ...  Read More

Often our sinfulness is revealed by God’s blessings. Our corrupt nature is shown as God gives us His good gifts. Let me give you some examples.You finally get a restful day off. What a blessing, right...  Read More

The first commandment is, “You shall have no other gods before me.” The Westminster Larger Catechism question 105 describes in great detail the sins this commandment forbids, listing things such as at...  Read More

Picture a workplace where many employees have been around for years. Their work has become mechanical. They cut corners, ignore certain safety rules. Not in rebellion, but simply because everything fe...  Read More

Imagine a fitness coach who lectures on healthy habits, but secretly eats fast food every night.Or a physician who warns patients about high blood pressure and poor diet, but hasn’t exercised in years...  Read More

In 1517, Martin Luther nailed a list of statements to the door of the Wittenberg church in Germany, hoping to start a discussion that would reform the Roman Catholic Church. He saw many false doctrine...  Read More

Last time in Jonah we looked at his wonderful prayer recorded in ch.2, vv.2-9 – a prayer that poured from his heart when he finally turned back to God in humility. Jonah had run from the God of grace ...  Read More

I don’t know how often you think about signs and the purpose of signs, but I have thought about it more this past week than I think I ever have. I don’t think it is an over statement to say that signs...  Read More

In 2 Peter 1, the apostle Peter says that God’s “power has granted (believers) all things that pertain to life and godliness” By God’s grace, we have all we need for salvation and to grow in Christlik...  Read More