Anyone who has gone to the gym and wanted to gain muscle has heard the saying “no pain, no gain.” Trainers will tell you that if you want to strengthen and build your muscles you must put tension on them. … Read More
Proverbs 15:13 says, “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” This is at least partly responsible for the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” Solomon in this verse hits the … Read More
The tail end of last week and into today are some very important days for college football players who want to play in the National Football League. Each year they gather in Indianapolis to show off their skills and talent … Read More
Even though Valentine’s Day has come and gone I have been thinking about what is true love? Furthermore, how do I demonstrate true love in my life? In a culture where the word “love” gets tossed around like a football … Read More
Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is recorded fully in Matthew 5-7. However, Luke also has much of the sermon in his Gospel as well. It is in Luke’s account that we see a very painful, pointed question. Luke 6:46 says, … Read More
Have you ever had the moment in life in which you have over reacted and later come to realize it? That is pretty frustrating isn’t it? I have one such moment here recently in which I made a snap decision … Read More
Have you ever tried to pick something up that was too heavy for you? You may have been able to pick it up after straining a lot, which ends in pulled muscles and a miserable feeling body for a few … Read More
Are there certain habits in your life that you would love to get rid of? We could go into the psychological side of habits and addictions, but we will save that for another time. I will however share a story … Read More
One of my favorite songs right now is by an artist called Big Daddy Weave. The song is named “Redeemed.” It has such a powerful message behind it. A message that I think many Christians need to be reminded of. … Read More
There is so much going on here at Westlake Baptist that is exciting and I praise God for that. But so many times through our joys (personal and as a church) we forget that there is a group within the … Read More
