I’m sorry to say I don’t have a new message for you this week, but instead, I encourage you to take a few moments to pray for the thousands of people who have been tragically affected by hurricane Katrina in the past week. I’ve seen the images on TV, as I’m sure you have, and […]

Last week, as I was reading the Bible, I came upon this verse: Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart. Proverbs 17:3 (New Living Translation) I paused to think about what that means in a practical sense, and I also sought some additional insight on the testing of […]

Throughout the Old Testament, we read of God’s people walking with Him, and then going far astray, and then coming back, and then going astray, over and over again. The ninth chapter of the Old Testament book of Nehemiah records highlights of this cycle, and we see that no matter how many times it repeats, […]

The last issue of Peace in the Storm generated more responses than any single issue before it, affirming that none of us are alone in our desire to find the purpose, or God’s will, for our lives. As a matter of fact, the sermon we heard in church on Sunday was simply titled: “God’s Will.” […]

This week’s installment of Peace in the Storm continues on the theme of contentment. While there are several factors that can affect our feeling of contentment or discontentment with our lives, in my experience, one of the greatest is whether or not we feel like we are fulfilling our purpose in life. Specifically, it seems […]

Today’s word is content: Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied. I came across that word – content – as I was preparing to lead the Christ Church-La Vergne Bible study a couple of weeks ago. This is the verse where I first found it: Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, […]

Chances are you’ve read that verse or heard it somewhere, at some time, in your life. It’s a key lyric in one of the most popular praise choruses of recent years: I’m trading my sorrows,I’m trading my shame.I’m laying them down,For the joy of the Lord. Written by Darrell Evans©1998 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music What exactly […]

Here we are at the final installment of Pastor Jim Cymbala’s message titled "A Full Portrait of Christ." What a beautiful snapshot to consider today… Here is one last snapshot of Jesus: He’s the merciful Savior to anyone and everyone who will admit that they are not living right; and that they want to turn […]

How’s your week going so far? May this message – Part 5 of our series based on Pastor Jim Cymbala’s message, "A Full Portrait of Christ" – be a blessing to you… Now in the same passage of Scripture, we see another side of the Lord. After having spoken about the person who was about […]

Continuing with Part 4 of our series based on Pastor Jim Cymbala’s message, "A Full Portrait of Christ," which he delivered to the congregation of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York… So there’s a weeping Jesus, and there’s an angry Jesus. Did you know that there’s also a quiet, discerning Jesus? He sees through every […]