Sports fans love to debate who’s the best: who’s the highest scorer of all time? Who had the longest streak of wins? Who’s won the most championships? The world recently said goodbye to Muhammad Ali, a boxer whose elegantly succinct nickname put to rest any doubts. He was...
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your...
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 Ever had someone rub you the wrong way, do something that annoyed you, or make small comments that...
Our upcoming ReNew Conference theme, “Immeasurably More,” comes from Ephesians 3:20. It’s one of the greatest glimpses of God’s heart and His desire to amaze and astound us with His goodness. “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or...
Divide your portion to seven, even to eight, for you do know what misfortune may occur upon the earth. Ecclesiastes 11:2 The title may sound more like an advertisement than a reflection. In fact, I can even add an “endorsement” by noting that this advice came from the financially...
And the tempter came and said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew...
Give me your lantern and compass, give me a map, so I can find my way to the sacred mountain, to the place of your presence, to enter the place of worship, meet my exuberant God, sing my thanks with a harp, magnificent God, my God. Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the...
Alan and Chrisie married after two years of dating and were advised by many to 'prepare their marriage'. Unsure of what that meant and looking for resources, Chrisie came across a course at Island ECC that addressed this topic and she signed them up (to Alan's apprehension). The course gave...
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20 The “Floored by God” sermon series we’re going through now reminded me of the renovation of our home some two years...
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? Matthew 6:27 Did I make the right decision? What if I lose my job? What if the people I need to impress don’t like me? What if I never get married? What if I/my parents/my children get sick? Have you ever spent a day with...