David’s Desire Fulfilled in Christ

I read Psalm 27 this morning as part of my devotional time. There are several verses from this Psalm that have spoken to me before in different ways, but one spoke to me this morning in a way that I had not thought of before. Verse 4 says, “One thing have I asked of the […]

Why I Go to Church

Why Go to Church? I have asked others this question. The following is my own answer.

Our Spiritual Heredity in Jesus

A sacrament common to all Christians is Eucharist, also referred to as Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper; a rite celebrated by Christians around the world. The ritual liturgy may vary somewhat between denominations, and even between individual churches, but it is all derived from the same event described in all four Gospels as well […]

Draw Near to the Foot of the Cross – Palm Sunday 2025

On the cover of the book Building My Faith, three crosses symbolize the crucifixion of Jesus with two criminals crucified next to him, one on either side. These crosses are located outside the front of the church where I worship. Last Palm Sunday the service ended with the song Lead Me to the Cross composed […]

Thoughts on Scripture – Acts 20

This morning my devotional included a reference to Acts 20:24. When I read a scripture for devotion, I usually like to read the entire chapter that contains the subject verse to gain context. Additionally, I often find that what God puts on my heart during my devotion time is some other verse or verses that […]