There are some lessons we learn once and remember for years to come - riding a bike, how to drive (well for some),...
A Lifetime of Learning
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Faith Articles
beware of Slippery Rocks
There are times when we feel like there is no reward for living an honorable life. As a matter of fact, the Bible...
It’s Not Over
Has there ever been a moment or a season of life where it felt like the end? Like it was over? For some of us, the...
Guarding with Gumption
I was making my way home from church Sunday afternoon. Across the road I noticed a small sparrow dive-bombing a black bird. I was humored by the scene. As I proceeded, I realized the small sparrow was guarding her nest with great gumption. I was so occupied with...
How to Pray for People
Have you ever wanted to pray for someone else but did not know exactly how to pray? Most of the time when we pray for people we either pray general prays (Lord, please be with...) or we pray for their health when they are sick. But how do we pray for people...
Finding Balance in Life
Every area of life constantly changes. Just when it seems life is calm something or someone changes. And most are surprised, frustrated, and irritated when it does. Change often brings conflict and conflict brings stress. Maybe you have experienced the challenge of...
The Love of God
The past few weeks at Salem, we have been exploring the Hope we have in Christ. All throughout the Old Testament and New Testament, God reveals who He is and ultimately is revealed in His Son, Jesus. The mercy of the Lord flows out of His love. "But God, being rich in...
Overcoming Bad Habits
This past weekend at Salem, we explored an "old sin" of Abraham that resurfaced (see Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 20:1-18). Abraham probably thought this habitual sin had been buried. The lesson is that we must deal with our sin. When we fail to do so, hidden sin has...
The Hope of God’s Promise
In Genesis 18:9-15, the Lord reminds Abraham of His promise that he and Sarah would have a son. The original promise came twenty-four years prior to this encounter. I am sure that after all that time there were moments and seasons, where Abraham felt that the Lord had...
Deeper Character
In Genesis 17 we find a life-altering encounter that Abram has with God. In this passage, He comes to Abram and reminds him of His covenant. A promise the Lord made to Abram that he would be the father of many nations (peoples). In Genesis 17:1-6, the Lord reminds...
Stepping Out in Faith 2.0
Monday I shared some challenges we face when we step out in faith (read more). The amazing news is that when God calls us to step out in faith and we take that step, we are not alone. In the midst of Abram's faith struggle, the Lord reminds Abram of who He is and what...
Stepping Out in Faith 1.0
Have you ever been skydiving? I haven't had the opportunity yet. However, I did experience indoor skydiving several years ago. It looks easy. The instructors brief the group on the basic techniques and hand signs to communicate adjustments needed as you dive. My bride...