“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us– yes, establish the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17 NIV). The new Taco Bell in Wilson is my favorite lunch time destination. I prefer to use the drive-thru. The service is quick and the price is
Author: Gary Combs
Oversaved?
"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I
How Great Thou Art
“Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great” (Psalm 104:1 KJV). It’s hard to point to the one person responsible for writing and composing the song “How Great Thou Art.” It might be best to say that God’s Spirit inspired many to contribute to this favorite hymn. The original
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him” (Lamentations 3:22-24 KJV). Probably no preacher or prophet has been given such a heart-rending job as
Ever heard of “cardio-sclerosis?”
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15). The Greek word for “harden” is skleros. This word is found in the name used for a condition commonly called “hardening of the arteries,” or arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a condition where arteries become thick, blocked and inelastic as a result of a
Amazing Grace
“That in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:7 NIV). It is said that the most recognized song in the English speaking world is John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” First published in 1779, it has been a standard for not
Just As I Am
“Whoever comes to me I will never drive away” (John 6:37 NIV). I love singing the new contemporary worship songs at our church, but whenever I get alone with God those aren’t the songs that fill my mind. In my times of private devotion it’s those old hymns that begin to ring in my head. On
Fishing, Doc Watson and an Olds 442
“When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, ‘Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!’ For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken… Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.’ So they
What belongs to you?
“He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat” (Luke 5:3 NIV). I starting loving boats and motorcycles at a very early age. To me, they represented more than transportation. They were shortcuts
The problem with outfield
“Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.’” (Luke 5:5 NIV) I have always loved baseball, but I never really enjoyed playing outfield. The action in outfield was just too intermittent and I have always been a kinetic personality. My mother used to