I have been reading through the book of Philippians in a prayerful and meditative manner and need to share my journey Today, I want to look at Philippians 1:21 for to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. I believe this, but… too often my Read more…
While on vacation, I have been memorizing the following Scripture, and one of the neat things that memorizing Scriptures do is that it forces me to become very observant of each word. Well, or course, you may say, Isn’t that what MEMORIZING is all about, anyway….remembering ‘each word’? My reply is Read more…
Happy New Year! If you would like to listen to this radio sermonette, click here. Otherwise, the transcript is below I am Michael and I want us to look at Hebrews 12. I will begin reading in the 26th verse. Once again I will shake not only the earth but Read more…
The US Army isn’t the only one telling its men and women to be all they can be. God’s army of men and women, teenagers, and boys and girls, likewise, declare the importance to strive for excellence. (more…)
Deepening our walk of faith IS NOT based on rocket science: rather it is centered on Obedience. Obedience answers the question ‘HOW do I grow in faith?’
Let me now share some personal reflections on this and where our discipleship group has been lately. (more…)
With our country’s waffling on what border security should look like, I have been reflecting on Isaiah’s prophetic words: Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20 New Read more…
Yesterday, for the 16th year -I believe- Faith Fest has graced the Commons at Newport, NH.
The music was awesome, the kids seemed to enjoy themselves, and some folks stopped into the prayer tent. All yeah’s!
But, as I was strolling around the Commons, interacting with others, I came across one man who reflected upon a Faith Fest from a while back: It doesn’t seem like we are getting the crowds of people that we once had. I thought about that and replied (more…)
I have been listening to this song, Do Something. It gives me chills of excitement as I recognize that I have been elected by God to be sent on a mission! Like, wow! Me? And God, keeps telling me ‘yea…you’. My mind is intoxicated with the wonder of ‘how Read more…
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:1 New American Standard Bible The first time I heard this, it appeared that Paul was a bit arrogant. Well, it seemed like he was REALLY arrogant…full of himself. To tell someone to ‘follow me’ is suggesting Read more…
He is Risen 25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 (NASB) One truth that Pastor Mike declared today was that because Jesus is risen, He is now our advocate! He Read more…