“In a culture filled with despair and hopelessness, we need a message that will lift our spirits and give us hope. This is the good news of Christmas for all people. The message is about Jesus our savior and deliverer.” Read…
Be a blessing
Paul’s exhortation to pursue hospitality reminds us that we should seek to be a blessing to others both personally and corporately. Being a blessing means we want to strengthen and build up someone else. We can bless others by affirming their value with encouraging words, acts of kindness, or gifts. To be a blessing requires intentionality and effort on our part, but it is worth our time and resources to know the gospel seed has been planted and see the smiles of gratitude because someone took the time to encourage them. Read…
Harvest time
Recently I had a conversation with a church-attending but unconverted individual about the fields being ready for the harvest. Simply knowing the facts is not sufficient. There is need to trust in Jesus for forgiveness and life, turning away from the sin of unbelief.
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Go where the people are
There are seasons in life when I relegate evangelism to a complex program, rather than personal involvement with those who are lost. Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus reminds me of the necessity to meet people where they are. Like Jesus, I need to engage people who feel hopeless, burdened by sin’s guilt, and rejected, meeting them with truth, love and mercy. Read…
A Story to Tell
I have a story that I tell to my children and neighbors about a Savior who died on the cross for the sins of his people and offers hope and new life in him. I have a story about how much the Lord has done for me. What’s your story? Who are you telling? Read…