Focus on Faith – Just a little faith
Matthew 17 tells the story of a man whose son is possessed by a demon. The father had tried to bring the son to some of Jesus’ disciples for them to...
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Focus on Faith – Grandparents Day
If you didn’t know, Sunday, September 8, was Grandparents Day. Like Mother’s and Father’s Day, this is one of those national days where we are reminded...
Focus on Faith – Do not be afraid
The Gospel of Luke is an intentional tapestry, ordered carefully by the pen of Luke inspired by the Holy Spirit in order to produce one thing...
Focus on Faith – Loving the way God loves
While I was on vacation I came across a church whose sign read, “God loves you when no one else will.” To many, these words on this church sign would...
Focus on Faith – The Sheep of His Pasture
In the Old Testament, when Israel desired a King to lead them, they chose King Saul as the first King of Israel. They chose wrongly. God chose someone...
Focus on Faith – God Is Always Working
This past weekend, I had the privilege to travel back to Washington, D.C., where I had previously helped start a youth ministry for a church named...
Focus on Faith – What of Manners?
Have you noticed, like I have, that the world around us is getting less polite? Naturally angry people have always been around and willing to share...
Focus on Faith – Sacred time; rest
Christianity has long forfeited the battle for time in our culture. For centuries, time was primarily marked by festivals and feast days, whether it be...
Focus on Faith – How do you handle anger?
Have you ever noticed how angry so many people seem to be today? They are angry because the cart they are using at Wal-Mart won’t roll right. They get angry because they got mustard on their hamburger when they didn’t ask for any.
Focus on Faith – God works through obedient servants
There are those preachers who have had great success in ministry. One only need to look at the ministry of Billy Graham to see what was a hugely successful ministry.