It was Saturday and Ede was at the Harvest Seventh-day Adventist church, hoping that she would get a chance to speak to Pastor Hank before she left. He was in the foyer, flanked by members of the congregation and visitors. She was happy to be there. It was on Wednesday night when she made up …
Matt and Gina Reach Out
Kira was in the bedroom folding the laundry when the phone rang. She picked it up. "Hello?" "Hello, Kira. It's Matt." "Hello, Matt. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. How is everyone?" "Everyone is fine, thanks. Kira, I need to ask you something." "Sure, Matt. What is it? You sound a bit upset." …
The Lord’s Promises
The Lord's promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over (Psalm 12:6) I can always count on the Lord to keep His promises. When I was looking for a church, He promised that He would help me to find one. And He did. He had promised to take care of …
Stand Firm
Overhead the clouds are gathering with threat of a storm. They spread across the sky. When the they are full, they will pour out the rain upon the earth. Many of us like these kinds of storms. We like to watch the spectacular display of God's majesty as the lightning flashes and the thunder crashes. …
A New Song
Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory (Psalm 98:1, NKJV. We sing a new song for each victory because each trial is different. Since God promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you, we can have faith in His promises to help us …
Feeling Alone?
During those times when you feel alone and that there is no one who cares, God is there. He is always there even when you don't feel like He is. He promised that He would never forsake nor leave you. God always keeps His promises. Even when your family and friends desert you, He remains. …
What God Wants
If you want to know what God wants, the best place to find out is in the Bible. One morning I was reading one of the psalms and God clearly spelled out what He wanted from His people. "O my people, listen as I speak. Here are my charges against you, O Israel: I am …
Rejoice!
He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay - Matthew 28:6 This morning I read three Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. The empty tomb meant that Jesus had risen as He had said He would. We can always trust in His Word and …
How to Claim A Promise From God
2 Peter 3:8-13 This reading brings to mind Abraham. God had promised him that he would have a son and the numbers of stars would be how large his generation would be. Abraham could claim this promise. This promise of a son met Abraham’s nee. He would have an heir. It was in submission to …
Called
Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth - Jeremiah 1:6 When God called me to be a pastor, I was scared. I felt that at 26, I was too young to be lead the congregation of a megachurch here in Birmingham, Alabama but while I was praying about it, the …
Notes to Women 