I had the opportunity to give the opening prayer at our local county board meeting recently. With all of our problems, what a blessing it is to live in a free nation where we can still openly pray to God, and invoke and lift up the name of Jesus in the public arena. May we … Continue reading Prayer at the County Board Meeting
Many devastating failures and falls happen, and even life-altering choices can be made, because the decision to do right is not made quickly. When facing temptation, a hesitation to make the right choice, a moment of yielding to wrong desire, a split second of indulging in a lust or giving thought to a fear—is all … Continue reading Only A Moment’s Hesitation
It must have been a terribly scary experience for those men in that storm. They had been rowing and pushing against the wind and waves all night, and by three or four o'clock in the morning, they were still only half way across the Sea of Galilee. And they were here only because they had … Continue reading Let’s Be Reasonable (and stay in the boat)
Paul was obviously not concerned about hurt feelings, and he certainly didn’t “walk on egg shells” when dealing with a matter. Two ladies in the local church in Philippi named Euodia and Syntyche were having a bit of a spat. In his letter to this church (the New Testament book of Philippians) Paul names them … Continue reading Help for Anxiety
Steve Hall 