One of the blessings of having some of Paul’s letters included in the NT is that it allows us to peek inside Paul’s prayer closet. In most of his epistles, Paul will share with the church specifically how he prays for them, how he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This past Sunday, our church studied Paul’s thanksgiving for the Colossian believers. We noted that his usual three virtues, faith, hope, and love, (1 Cor 13:13) were part of his thanks to God. However, they were listed as faith, love, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Pastor Joseph, Emmanual Ministries, Kalay City, Myanmar, launched a new semester of studies at the Bible College. He currently has 37 students! Below is a report of student testimonies. It is really exciting to hear what God is doing through this...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This past Sunday, I began a teaching series at CEFC through the book of Colossians. We are excited about this journey together, especially with the theme of our study being "In All Things, Christ Supreme!" (Col 1:18) Part of the introductory...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Scriptures are filled with exhortations warning against the dangers of sinning with our bodies and how we should view our bodies as gifts from the Lord. From the biblical perspective, healthy living is not about maintaining a youthful...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Yesterday, Clovis Evangelical Free Church held an “Installation Service” to officially call and recognize me as their new Teaching Pastor. I had never been “installed” before and really did not know what to expect. I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ. By John MacArthur. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2010. Whether intentional or not, most English translations of the Bible, beginning with the King James Version, have consistently mistranslated an...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Dear Friends: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! I pray this update finds you well and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Savior! What a delight to share with you this month. I praise the Lord for His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In 1 Tim 4:11, Paul instructs Timothy to “Command and teach these things.” “These things” seems to refer not only to the preceding verses, but to the entire letter up to that point. In other words, what Paul is commanding...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If you have heard any news in recent days, you have heard of Harold Camping’s failed prediction. According to Camping, last Saturday, May 21, Jesus was going to return followed by 3 months of judgment and then the end. Of course, this did...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
