Author: Pastor Bailey

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28, NIV) When our granddaughter was a toddler and we were walking with the family, if she was unsure of something she would reach up and take the hand of the closest adult that she…

“The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.” (Proverbs 15:33) Today’s focal text contains another of the most important phrases in the Bible. It speaks of the “fear of the Lord” from which all wisdom comes. Here are two other examples: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning…

“God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.” (Hebrews 6:10, NCV) We’re all given the same number of minutes in a day. And we’re all given the same goal — to…

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that…

“Jesus answered, ‘The most important [commandment] is, Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’” (Mark 12:29-30) To love God with all your heart means…

“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:3-5) Think of a person you…

When we were children, my older brother excelled at assembling and painting model kits, mostly of military aircraft and vehicles. The small boxes, with vivid photos on top, contained small grey plastic pieces, glue, paint, and instructions for assembly. That seemed impossible for me to imagine as the glorious machine streaking across the sky. Yet,…

“I want you to have the good that comes from giving … My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.” (Philippians 4:17, 19, NCV) God promises in the Bible that if you learn to give like him, then he will meet all your needs. Does that sound…

“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10, GW) God’s promises are so good! Not only does he promise to bless you personally when you give generously, but he also…