Real contentment comes from a closeness to God and not from anything this world has to offer…

God knows obedience brings happiness and, in that sense, God really does want us to be happy…

Here are two arguments from fact that are undeniable: sin is universal and death is universal. This is an essential of our faith, a place where opinion or interpretation have no place or value. We look at the world we live in and death is everywhere! We sin daily and, even while still alive, we die daily! Our bodies are wearing out—God never intended for my body to become what it has become…

It is my firm conviction that a pastor ceases to be a servant of the people in his flock when he makes a lot more money than most in his church.

Anytime we struggle with pride as Hezekiah did, we are in danger.  There were some envoys from Babylon sent to convey their well-wishes and to bring gifts to Hezekiah. They were curious about Hezekiah’s wealth and, of course, the proud king showed them everything. Isaiah heard they were in town and rushed to Hezekiah’s side to find out what they said and what they saw. It was then Isaiah prophesied that Babylon would indeed be back.