Psalm 26:1–Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Everyone knows that deep feeling of anger and frustration when there seems to be an injustice done to us. Whether that’s being wrongly accused, misunderstood, or just treated badly, when you feel you […]
Happy Memorial Day! It is because some brave young men gave their lives, we are able to enjoy the freedom we have in this country. I shudder to think what would’ve happened if the U.S. didn’t join the war in WWII, for example. We would likely be under the control of Nazi fascism! Those young lives were buried as […]
When I went to Thailand last year, a missionary told us that many older white men from western nations come to Thailand to find a young bride and take her back to their home land whether it’s America, England, or Australia. Now, you hear something like that and immediately the word that comes to your mind is “dirty […]
Ezekial 3:14–The Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness in the heat of my spirit, the hand of the Lord being strong upon me. I’m sure we have all had to do that “hard thing” that we rather not do, but feel so compelled to do it. Whether that is a tough conversation, a […]
It is a difficult thing to say to people what they do not want to hear. I struggle with this almost weekly in preparing for the sermon. If I come across a passage that seems harsh, then my instinct is to tone it down and soften it so that it would not seem so harsh. […]
Psalm 25:10-All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. I believe God has given us all Christians the gift of “examining ourselves” or introspection. The ability to search ourselves, and look back on how things have worked out for our good, proving God’s steadfast love […]
We must choose between God’s approval and people’s approval. In the end, going for people’s approval will lead to eternal death. Going for God’s approval will lead to eternal life. However, in this life, going for God’s approval will seem like death! In Acts 13, Paul preaches to a mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles […]
I love visiting other churches. Not that I don’t like my church. I love my church. But my role as a pastor on Sundays is that of a chef rather than a guest at a restaurant. Therefore, when I’m traveling and have a chance to visit another church, I love sitting and drinking in what the […]
1 Peter 1:14-As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct If I am honest, the times I get most frustrated with life is when God puts me in situations to be changed, instead putting me […]
2 Timothy 3:16–All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, When you think about what keeps you from submitting to an idea, or an opinion from another person, do you measure listening to them according to how you feel about them? Or are you able to gather what is being […]