Paul tells us in Philippians 1:6 "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of...

Turn with me to 2 Timothy chapter 2 verse 15 Paul starts out 2 Timothy by reminding Timothy of what God has already given him. How...

It appears to be time to begin explaining “Burlwood”. When a tree is damaged it will often produce a burl over the damage. The burl much...

One of the members of my Saturday morning men’s Bible study recently had heart surgery. During 11 hours of surgery the surgeons installed...

In the spirit of transparency, I need to share that I am somewhat of a Grinch. I am not a fan of Christmas trees. I generally do not like...

December 18, 2021 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I...

1 Chronicles 16:34 gives us this admonition. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! [1] God...

But I am busy! But I am tired! But, but, but…. Hebrew’s 10:24-25 gives us this exhortation “And let us consider how to stir up one...

Job 13:15 records Jobs response to his “friend” Zophar’s accusations “Though he slay me, I will hope in him[1]” I am always amazed when I...

October 5, 2021 by Eric Lieser I was talking with a friend (let’s call him Ed) recently; he talked about how impressed he was with his...

October 2, 2021 by Eric Lieser Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort...

It is well with my soul. Most of us have sung this song, or at least heard it sung in church. The song written by Horatio Spafford in...

September 3, 2021 by Eric Lieser When I was growing up, I remember the older folks talking about where they were when JFK was killed. I...

September 2, 2001 by Eric Lieser As we come to the end of summer, we encounter the interesting holiday, Labor Day. It is a day set aside...

August 30, 2021 by Eric Lieser We have all heard it, or even said it. Yes dear. It is the quintessential response of surrender. The back...

August 27, 2021 by Eric Lieser My toaster had been bad for a while. Every time I tried to get good toast or a well toasted bagel from it,...

August 25, 2021 by Eric Lieser In this topsy-turvey world of 2021, the fact that people are often compared to sheep has gotten a bad...

This often quoted line from Forest Gump proves to be true more often than we think, "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know...

This is the age old question. How could a loving God allow bad things to happen to all of these good people? In John 9:3 Jesus was asked...

May 29, 2021 by Eric Lieser I would like to share what the Lord has been burdening me with this year and I would like to start with a...