Have you ever asked that question?  It might be in the context of wondering why something bad has happened to you in any given situation.  Maybe you have had a friend confide in you and ask why God would allow such a thing to happen.  We often don’t have good answers...

Have you ever seen someone who when they talk about spending time with Jesus, the Word is alive in them, prayer is rich, and the Spirit is strong in them?  I remember meeting these people and wishing my relationship with Jesus looked that way.  Wishing didn't change...

You may have seen that over the past week pop music superstar Taylor Swift has been involved in a trial in Denver, Colorado. She was being sued because she reported a radio DJ of inappropriately touching her, he subsequently lost his job, and therefore he decided to...

Matthew 18:2-4New International Version (NIV) 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever...

Vital Men begins in 5 weeks!! Locations: Ottumwa, Pella, New Sharon, Oskaloosa, and Newton. We begin the week of September 11-15, 2017 Keep watching the web page for more details. Strength and Courage Michael  

Proverbs 3:5-8 (ESV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.  7 Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.  8 It will be...

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a free Christian music concert on the square in Oskaloosa featuring several local artists and bands and a couple who were nationally known.  It was a great event which brought a lot of people together and allowed me to...