Here is how Webster’s Dictionary defines with: accompanied by; accompanying. With summarizes the true essence of Christmas, Jesus, the Uncreated One, the One who through whom all things were created, became part of His creation. But before He was With us, He was With...

Do you ever wonder if God can truly relate to us? I mean, how can a perfect, almighty God who has never blown it understand the trauma, the trials, and the temptations of being human? How are we supposed to relate to Him? After all, He’s infinite, we are finite. He’s...

These are some thoughts that I had on a recent flight. I hope they encourage your souls. Mark 14:1-9  Calvary was near, Gethsemane and Golgotha were drawing close and the smell of death was in the air. Jesus was going to love us to the uttermost – He was going to...

Let Us Make His Last Command, our FIRST PRIORITY! Christ’s Final Sermon, Luke 24:44-47 Scripture records that these were some of Christ’s final words. In fact, it appears that this was the last teaching that He gave to His disciples. He is preparing to leave earth and...

...You may want to cover your ears. Recently I was asked by some friends of mine, "What is the state of the Church in America? What is happening?" I guess I seemed like the right guy to answer the question since I am with churches across the country, helping them...

“Whom have I in heaven but You?  And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For behold, those who are far from You shall perish; You put an end to everyone who is...

In 1993, shortly after Jesus saved me, I found myself in Ghana, West Africa on a short-term mission trip. I won't go into detail, but simply put, God ruined me that summer. He ruined me for anything less than a life lived to His glory. The thing that ruined me was His...

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