Busyness and Productivity

II Thessalonians 3:12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. No matter your station or age, you are probably busy. You probably have more to do than you can possibly do. We think...

Don’t Take it for Granted

II Thessalonians 1:11 Wherefore also we pray always for you. Oftentimes in November, churches will have a time of praise and gratitude where people will be encouraged to share the things for which they are thankful. I remember that as a kid it was often disappointing...

A Life of Superlatives

I Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Do you like challenges? A lot of people do. We recently had a men’s event here at the Ranch that included some competitions. Everyone wants to be the best. Certainly when you get a bunch of men together there is a lot of...

God’s Will is Something You Do

I Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication. Wouldn’t it be great if you knew God’s opinion about your future? It would be great to know if you should take that job! It would be wonderful to know...

Prayer is Not a Monologue

Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word. Maybe you know the feeling of foolishness when you realize after a four minute phone conversation that you have lost your connection. You have been talking to nothing but air for most of that time! I...