Romans 15:4 “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” Our community is reeling from the news of a third deputy sheriff murdered while serving in the line...

Joshua 1:11 (ESV) “Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Joshua and the...

Genesis 27:36 (ESV) “Esau said, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me these two times. He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing.” Then he said, “Have you not reserved a blessing for me?” The name Jacob means supplanter,...

Let’s look at three men in the book of Genesis and consider the impact of their influence because of their commitment to spiritual integrity. In Genesis 6:9 it states “Noah was a righteous man among the people of his time and he walked with God.” This is impressive...

Text: Isaiah 45:2 “I will go before you…” God made this promise to Cyrus, the powerful king of Persia, sometimes called “Cyrus the Great” who allowed the Jewish remnant to return to their homeland in Jerusalem. Go back to 44:28 and you will see God was very specific...

Thoughts from Luke 11 (written by Gina Brummett) A mixed bunch had collected around Jesus.  Thrill-seekers and critics, the dumb-founded and the hopeful, were all hearing unbridled gratitude burst from the mouth of a former demoniac like an uncapped soda under...