Let Love Be Genuine

Let Love Be Genuine

Let Love Be Genuine In Romans 12:9 we find these words, Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (Rom. 12:9 ESV) In this verse, one sees that Paul continues to show what it means to present one’s body as a sacrifice living, holy, and...
Glory Vision

Glory Vision

Featured John 11:28-37 contains a verse that many proudly proclaim to have memorized. “Jesus wept” (v.35). While preaching through this text recently, what struck me were the verses that followed. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said,...
What motivates you to do the impossible?

What motivates you to do the impossible?

Beloved, What motivates you to do the impossible?  What truth(s) could/should God place before your soul in order that you would die to self (impossible), honor God (impossible), and love your neighbor (not the ones who love you first–but you know, the one...
Is Anger Getting the Best of You?

Is Anger Getting the Best of You?

By Dale Porter Like me, you probably know some people who are angry people. They may say something like this to justify their words and actions: “I am a Cooper. We Coopers are stubborn people. We just get a little angry every once in a while.” I am not here to jump...