Please turn with me to 2 Timothy 3:10-15. This letter is Paul’s last words to Timothy. Yet, these words are not simply Paul’s words, these are God’s words to this faithful Christian and to us. more

In the midst of the Covid plague, with our lives so altered this year, and the remaining uncertainty, it may seem hollow to think of Thanksgiving. Nevertheless, the Christian calling is to give thanks to God in all circumstances, and to do so because of the substance of God’s very real blessings. 1st Thessalonians 5:18 reads, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  more

“I wish Democrat mayors fought as hard against homelessness and gang violence more

Everywhere one looks there are warning signs, from labels on cigarette packs warning that smoking causes cancer, to ridiculous labels on thermometers that read, “Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally.” more

With the Pentagon’s announcement that U.S. forces in Afghanistan will be cut in half — to 2,500 — by inauguration day, after 19 years, it appears the end to America’s longest war may be in sight. more

Thanksgiving remains one of America’s most undefiled holidays. more

Please turn to 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Throughout the Pastoral Epistles we have seen Paul write of his own suffering for the sake of the interests of the church. In this passage today, Paul is reminding Timothy and all believers of the context in which we live and minister as Christians. more

The snapshot of the church we have in this passage is one of joy and bliss. more

Black Lives Matter came up with the single most effective political slogan of the year.  more

Because of Donald Trump, Vice President Joe Biden thundered during the campaign, the U.S. “is more isolated in the world than we’ve ever been ... America First has made America alone.” more

Please turn to 2 Timothy 2:22-26. Throughout this letter to Timothy, Paul has repeatedly given glorious directions and imperatives to this young minister regarding ministry. more

In verse 39, Peter exhorts his hearers to embrace Christ for the forgiveness of sins. more

Ordinarily, it’s not possible for a party to win the presidency and have a bad election night, but the Democrats managed it. more

“In victory, magnanimity... in defeat, defiance.” more

Please turn to 2 Timothy 2:10-13. In verse 10 of this passage, Paul applies the truth of the resurrection to his own experience in such a way as to reorient the way that he looks at every trial that he experiences in life. more

If Joe Biden loses on Nov. 3, public interest in whether his son Hunter exploited the family name to rake in millions of dollars from foreign donors will likely fade away. more

Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-9 where Paul exhorts Timothy to be aware of the reality that he is living in and ministering to both an imperfect world and an imperfect church. In this passage, more

In his sermon the apostle Peter makes these vital points, viz. Jesus is the Messiah written about in the Old Testament. He has conquered death by his resurrection. He is now at God’s right hand, the King over all. He has poured out the Holy Spirit as evidence of his rule (and grace). He will be the judge of all men.  more

My name is Sheila Avery.  I’m a 48-year-old mom to a son in private school, have a great husband, drive a nice car, and live in an upscale neighborhood. I live a seemingly idyllic life.  I also suffer from a rare genetic, neurological disorder called Primary Dystonia.  It affects my voice and ability to write, type, or text, which is physically painful and can be isolating.   more

Joe Biden wants to take one of the great American success stories of the past several decades and drive it into the ground. more