Overcoming Temptation

baked_bread-thumbNow when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” Matt 4:3

The temptation of Jesus is proof that you have the ability to overcome anything thrown at you by the tempter. It must be done as He did it. Continue reading

What is truth? (part 2)

what-is-truth2The entirety of Your word is truth, Ps 119:160

I’m going to continue on the subject of truth.

Can there be more than one truth? I may be wrong but I don’t think there can in the exact same way. Continue reading

Sick for God

grace2This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God. John 11:4

I am starting to see more people come to CrossRoads for healing prayer. It’s a variety of many things and the recipients are different ages.
Is it possible to be sick and it be the will of God? Continue reading

Transformed by Reading God’s Word

read-bibleWhile at church camp I ran into Joe and family one day. As we were talking Joe said, “Well like he said in The Shootist…” and then he said a quote from that movie.
I thought that funny because one of the lessons would ask questions about quotes from your favorite movie.
Joe looked at his wife and said, “What is my favorite movie?” Continue reading

Goodbye… So long, my friend!

Terry and I at church devo time back in 2009.

Terry and I at church devo time back in 2009.

I am a friend to anyone who fears you—anyone who obeys your commandments. Ps 119:63

Church camp is next week! I am just as excited as the church kids. It’s bittersweet though. Yesterday I received word that one of the adults that had come to camp died in May. Continue reading

The Heaven’s Declare and I agree!

frontporchToday’s Morning Thought is coming from my front porch. For Linda and me, this is one of our most favorite spots.
We live in the middle of 20 acres around 400-feet off of a Farm-to-Market road. If four cars drove by at one time I would consider that rush hour! Continue reading

Don’t miss out – you’ll miss a lot

not going to churchI was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD. Ps 122:1
If you are a born again believer and don’t go to church, you’re going to miss something wonderful! Continue reading

When Godly men fail!

bathsheba3The past couple of days I’ve looked at Godly men that seem to not take their eyes off God. They stand firm in the faith no matter what the circumstances.
Though men like that exist I think they are not as populous as those that fall to temptation and failure. Continue reading

Protecting Life

unexpected pregnancyOne of the great sins of our nation is its failure to protect the unborn. They are seen as disposable tissue with no purpose and not life. Certainly in the hands of lawmakers and abortionists the unborn have no chance. Continue reading

Filled with Laughter

filled with laughterI love to laugh! I love jokes, comedy, and funny things.
My grandmother was a jolly woman and her dad was well known for pulling jokes on folks!
Linda and I have laughed throughout our marriage and I think that has to be a key ingredient to any relationship – laughter! Continue reading