The letter to Philemon is the smallest of all the prison epistles.  Even though it is the smallest, the 25 verses in this very personal correspondence of the Apostle is a beautiful picture of what God has done for us, His children.  God has not only extended great forgiveness in His grace and mercy, but he has reconciled us to Himself…He has brought us from death to life.  He has freed us from the slavery of sin.  He has given us peace…once we were the enemy of God, but now we are the friend of God.  We were far away, but have been brought near by the precious blood of Jesus Christ! 

And, what God has done for us…He expects us to do for others: [READ MORE]

Do you know who the real you is?  If you were to describe yourself to someone who's never met you, how would you describe yourself?  The Apostle Paul in Colossians chapter 1 describes himself to God's people...a faithful (yet beginning to embrace a dangerous theology that cheapened Christ) gang whom he had not met.  So, who is the real you?  Wanda from Plano answered that question and her answer will lift your heart because her story could be yours! [READ MORE]

Wow!  What a great weekend!  I had so much fun Sunday night!  My church (along with several other churches and organizations) was privileged to take part in a program called Love Where You Live.  On Saturday many had the opportunity to go into the community to serve those who needed to have some things done around their homes.  Fences were torn down and rebuilt; yards were cleaned and spruced up; trees were cut back; painting was done; alleyways were transformed; trash was picked up; numbers were painted on curbs; unused muscles were straining; burdens were lifted and hearts were full! [READ MORE]