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The conie mentioned in our text is a couscous creature. The bible says although they are little, they are are wise. Most historians believe these were a small animal that lived int eh desert. Probably about the size of a rabbit, they are a timid animal. They do not have claws, or thick skin or powerful teeth. Conies have many natural enemies, so they have to be very careful as they go about their...

Most of us enjoy a good mystery novel; especially one that has a plot twist. Every chapter draws us further into the story and we are sure that we know what is coming, but the author has a surprise for us. We serve an author who loves to give a good plot twist. God can provide an unexpected event that can totally turn our life around. The bible is full of stories that include plot twists: Noah, Da...

Most of us enjoy a good mystery novel; especially one that has a plot twist. Every chapter draws us further into the story and we are sure that we know what is coming, but the author has a surprise for us. We serve an author who loves to give a good plot twist. God can provide an unexpected event that can totally turn our life around. The bible is full of stories that include plot twists: Noah, Da...

Dr. Hughes’ texts tonight is the story of the Apostle’s journey across the sea of Galilee after the miracles of the feeding of the multitudes. Jesus warned the apostles to be wary of the leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Leveling is a small part of the mixture, but it affects the entire dough. The Pharisees and Sadducees had allowed little things from the world to enter their life, and tho...

Dr. Hughes’ texts tonight is the story of the Apostle’s journey across the sea of Galilee after the miracles of the feeding of the multitudes. Jesus warned the apostles to be wary of the leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Leveling is a small part of the mixture, but it affects the entire dough. The Pharisees and Sadducees had allowed little things from the world to enter their life, and tho...

The past several months bring up many questions. One of these is the question of what makes us feel secure. We have all felt uneasy as we saw empty store shelves and shortages of things that are needed for daily life. There is insecurity when the things on which we have become dependant are threatened. Some lost their jobs or had their income reduced. Many had to isolate themselves from friends an...

The past several months bring up many questions. One of these is the question of what makes us feel secure. We have all felt uneasy as we saw empty store shelves and shortages of things that are needed for daily life. There is insecurity when the things on which we have become dependant are threatened. Some lost their jobs or had their income reduced. Many had to isolate themselves from friends an...

All of us struggle with issues of concern and doubt. We will all encounter disappointment and heartaches. All of us are held prisoner by the same fears and worries. Collectively, we are all suffering through a global pandemic. None of us could imagine what 2020 would bring when we rang in the new year. Our text if familiar. It is one of the most triumphant moments in the new testament. Paul and Si...

All of us struggle with issues of concern and doubt. We will all encounter disappointment and heartaches. All of us are held prisoner by the same fears and worries. Collectively, we are all suffering through a global pandemic. None of us could imagine what 2020 would bring when we rang in the new year. Our text if familiar. It is one of the most triumphant moments in the new testament. Paul and Si...

We live in a turbulent time. The spirit that grips our world is one of confusion. It is a spirit that is trying to change our values. Anger and outrage are driving a rewriting of history and what we believe. This spirit is attempting to write God out of necessity. We live in a turbulent time. The spirit that grips our world is one of confusion. It is a spirit that is trying to change our values. A...

We live in a turbulent time. The spirit that grips our world is one of confusion. It is a spirit that is trying to change our values. Anger and outrage are driving a rewriting of history and what we believe. This spirit is attempting to write God out of necessity. We live in a turbulent time. The spirit that grips our world is one of confusion. It is a spirit that is trying to change our values. A...

Life is not an easy journey. Sometimes, life takes us to places that we do not understand. All of us, as time point in our life, have questioned why. Why did this happen? The circumstances of life sometimes seem to be at odds with the promises of God. We will struggle to reconcile our current situation with the promise or the direction we have from God. in our text, God appears to Gideon to encour...

Life is not an easy journey. Sometimes, life takes us to places that we do not understand. All of us, as time point in our life, have questioned why. Why did this happen? The circumstances of life sometimes seem to be at odds with the promises of God. We will struggle to reconcile our current situation with the promise or the direction we have from God. in our text, God appears to Gideon to encour...

There are times in life when things do not work out as we planned. We find ourselves in situations where we do not know what to do. In times like this, the facts that we see in front of us challenge our faith. We think we are prepared for these disruptive events, only to find that when presented with them, we are not. Our text is one of the most beautiful passages in the bible. It was, no doubt wr...

There are times in life when things do not work out as we planned. We find ourselves in situations where we do not know what to do. In times like this, the facts that we see in front of us challenge our faith. We think we are prepared for these disruptive events, only to find that when presented with them, we are not. Our text is one of the most beautiful passages in the bible. It was, no doubt wr...

Many people feel that they are good communicators because they can speak volumes. Speaking is only one part of communication. For there to be communication, there has to be a two-way exchange. Effective communication requires listening. Talking, while necessary for communication, is only one part. Listening is just as critical. Communication is just as important in our relationship with God as it...

Many people feel that they are good communicators because they can speak volumes. Speaking is only one part of communication. For there to be communication, there has to be a two-way exchange. Effective communication requires listening. Talking, while necessary for communication, is only one part. Listening is just as critical. Communication is just as important in our relationship with God as it...

The pandemic has pushed many of us into isolation. While we may have had some contact, many miss seeing friends and loved ones in person. We miss coming to church and seeing the smile across the aisle. We miss the handshakes or hugs that we used to enjoy. Some have used this time to draw closer to God, but sadly, some have drive farther away. It may not have been intended, but the waves of life ha...

The pandemic has pushed many of us into isolation. While we may have had some contact, many miss seeing friends and loved ones in person. We miss coming to church and seeing the smile across the aisle. We miss the handshakes or hugs that we used to enjoy. Some have used this time to draw closer to God, but sadly, some have drive farther away. It may not have been intended, but the waves of life ha...

We do not have to try very hard in life to be offended. A simple review of social media opens a world of people who are offended about almost everything. Jesus said that offenses will come, but He did NOT say that we had to be offended. If we get upset about every unkind word or perceived slight, we are not doing anyone or ourselves any good. Jesus said “Many will be offended.” He says this in res...

We do not have to try very hard in life to be offended. A simple review of social media opens a world of people who are offended about almost everything. Jesus said that offenses will come, but He did NOT say that we had to be offended. If we get upset about every unkind word or perceived slight, we are not doing anyone or ourselves any good. Jesus said “Many will be offended.” He says this in res...

We live in troubling times. Our leaders today face the same challenge that Pharaoh did in our text. They have the impossible task of making decisions. No matter what decision they make, some will criticize and complain. In our text, we learn about Pharaoh’s dreams that troubled him. None of his advisors could explain them. One of his attendants remembers Joseph. Out of desperation, Pharaoh brings...

We live in troubling times. Our leaders today face the same challenge that Pharaoh did in our text. They have the impossible task of making decisions. No matter what decision they make, some will criticize and complain. In our text, we learn about Pharaoh’s dreams that troubled him. None of his advisors could explain them. One of his attendants remembers Joseph. Out of desperation, Pharaoh brings...

Our world is full of experts. You do not have to go any further than social media to find people who hold themselves out as experts in politics, medicine, or social issues. Whether they actually know anything is a matter of opinion. Men are famous for not asking for navigation direction or reading the assembly instructions for their new gas grill. Again, the actual level of knowledge is up for dis...

Our world is full of experts. You do not have to go any further than social media to find people who hold themselves out as experts in politics, medicine, or social issues. Whether they actually know anything is a matter of opinion. Men are famous for not asking for navigation direction or reading the assembly instructions for their new gas grill. Again, the actual level of knowledge is up for dis...