“…Jesus said, ‘It is finished.” John 19:30, NIV The dictionary defines the word, extravagant as “lacking restraint.” In our current generation, extravagance often reflects negative images, such as over-spending, or over-doing in some form or fashion. As defined, no other word comes close to … Read More

“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the … Read More

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the … Read More

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it … Read More

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7, NIV. Everywhere we turn today, we hear cries of fear. “Corona Virus outbreak, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, tidal waves, human trafficking, child abductions, androids twice the … Read More

“But our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:20, NIV. When people ask me where I was born, I proudly tell them, Virginia. Something about our rich American heritage that began in places like Jamestown and Williamsburg adds depth to how far we have come in such a short amount of time. … Read More