“15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be … [Read more…]
“But in your hearts regard Christ as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” 1 Peter 3:1-15 Over the past year, we talked a lot about how God is writing His story on our lives and how important … [Read more…]
“And the Shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.” Luke 2:20 This is the time of year when Christmas songs fill up the areas of our lives. (Unless you are at Hobby Lobby and then it has been going on since … [Read more…]
“So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:10 As we come out of October, my heart is so full of thanks and gratitude. October was Pastor Appreciation month and I have to say, once again, we are … [Read more…]
“Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the lyre; make music to Him with the ten stringed harp. Sing a new song to Him; play skillfully on the strings with a joyful shout. For the word of the Lord is right, and all His work … [Read more…]
Last week was an interesting week for me. I woke up Monday morning absolutely overwhelmed with all the pressures and worries of my life. Our roof is leaking, the oven is broken, some small appliances were fried in the latest electrical storm, issues with family, issues at church, and then to top it all off … [Read more…]
“Through Him then, let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips praising His name.” – Hebrews 13:15 As I was reading this phrasing, it struck me as interesting, “sacrifice of praise”. They seem to be opposites or a contradiction of terms. A sacrifice costs us something. It … [Read more…]
“A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind here at FBC Ramsey, that God has truly blessed us. We have seen Him provide time and time again without fail. These blessings go beyond just simply the physical or the … [Read more…]
“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in His wings, and you will go out and playfully jump like calves from the stall.” ~ Mal. 4:2 It’s finally here!!! The time of year which I look forward to more than any other time of year. Of course, … [Read more…]
“I recommend to you Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea, that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and … [Read more…]