Revelation 10:8–11 (NKJV) 8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, “Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth.”9 So I went to the angel and said to him, “Give me the little book.” And he said to me, “Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.”10 The...  Read More

"And that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity." - Ephesians 2:16 (NKJV)There was a Native American who was asked to describe his salvation, and even though he didn't speak very good English, he was able to paint an incredible picture. He put some leaves on the ground in a circle, and there was dirt in the middle. Then he placed a c...  Read More

"For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father." - Ephesians 2:18 (NKJV)Sometimes in marriage counseling or premarital counseling, I'll try to tell a couple that their greatest success will be when they have God in the center of their marriage. I describe their relationship like a triangle where God is at the top of the triangle. The husband is on one point on the side, the wife ...  Read More

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:28 (NKJV)One of my favorite movies of all time is based on a true story from Alexandria, Virginia - "Remember the Titans." It shows what happened when three segregated high schools were forced to integrate into one school. The football teams had to...  Read More

"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." - Ephesians 2:13 (NKJV)Do you remember what it was like to be lost? Paul is trying to help the Gentiles understand what they had before Jesus came into their lives. They were on the outside looking in. They had no Christ, no citizenship in God's family, no covenant with God, no hope, and were without...  Read More

"For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation." - Ephesians 2:14 (NKJV)When Paul writes about breaking down the "middle wall of separation," he's not speaking in metaphors. He's talking about a real wall - a stone barrier about four and a half feet high that surrounded the inner courts of the Jerusalem temple. This wall was serious business....  Read More

“There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” - Genesis 39:9Integrity is an inside job. It’s not about what people see on the surface; it’s about who we are when no one's watching. We see this so clearly in the story of Joseph in Genesis 39.Joseph was sold into s...  Read More

KNOWN FOR YOUR INTEGRITY[i]   “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.”  -  Proverbs 22:1 Integrity is essential in every area of life - whether in business, relationships, or faith. But in a world that often rewards cutting corners and dishonesty, it’s easy to wonder: Does integrity really matter? I was reading about a South Korean scientist...  Read More

“This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.”  -  Acts 24:16John Wooden once said, “There’s no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” This simple statement reminds us of the peace that comes when we live with integrity - honoring God and treating others fairly.In Scripture, Samuel’s farewell speech to the people of Israel is a powerful example of ...  Read More

“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”  -  1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)One person described all of us as an iceberg. Think about an iceberg floating in the ocean. The top part of the iceberg - the part you can see - is only about 15% of the whole. The other 85% is hidden below the surface of the water.This is a lot like our lives. ...  Read More

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” - Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)There was a man who was a well-known contractor, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and integrity. He built houses that people trusted to last a lifetime. Using only the finest materials, he never cut corners. His reputation for quality was unmatched.As he grew older, he dec...  Read More

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.”  -  Ephesians 5:25In many action movies, there’s a pivotal moment in the story that stands out. The hero is in the heat of the battle - the mission is urgent, the stakes are high, and everything is on the line. Explosions are going off, the enemy is closing in, and time is running out. The hero is charging ...  Read More