There are different ways to look at a new year. The most common is to anticipate a better year than the last one. That is simply the thinking of the optimist. The other side is the pessimist.

The phrase, “Do not fear” is often repeated in the Bible. As finite creatures subject to all manner of disease, and living in a fallen dangerous world, we are naturally fearful.

As a pastor, people say many things to me after a worship service as I am standing near the exit door. Several years ago a man was visiting of whom I had not seen before or since. After the service he said something like this to me, “You people are too serious about this!” It took me back, but at the same time I realized that he unknowingly had paid an excellent compliment. I am very sure that most who are reading this are aware that our church’s theme verse is: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know Him.” We are […]

The writer of the book of Hebrews expresses our duty and privileges to continue in the faith. After undeniable reasonings of the glory and deity of Jesus Christ, he arrives at chapter 11 where he provides examples of Old Testament saints and their challenges, and how they remained steadfast in their faith. Then he comes to chapter 12 where we are commanded by faith to do the same thing. We are to “Run with endurance” our race of faith, living out that which is set before us. How do we do it? We must always keep our eyes “fixed” on […]