Author Archives: pastorsteverichards

The stories of the prophet Elijah are amazing. He went where God sent him and ravens brought him food. When God sent him to the widow of Zarephath for food, though she had only enough for one meager meal, she … Continue reading →

What does it mean to be free? Asa was the king. He could do what he wanted. He started well, reforming the ways of his predecessor and putting the nation’s focus back on God. As a result, it was a … Continue reading →

When I was in college, I read a tract titled “My Heart Christ’s Home”. I’ve never forgotten its message. As we begin our spiritual walk, we welcome Christ into our hearts. As we grow in our spiritual walk, we allow … Continue reading →

It is often easier to look at others than it is to look at ourselves. As I read the Old Testament readings for today, it was easy for me to see the problems with Jereboam and Rehoboam. They put their … Continue reading →

In a recent commencement address, the actress Viola Davis said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you realize why you were born.” Yesterday, I noticed the number of children … Continue reading →

My morning began at my usual time but instead of my practice of scripture, reflection and prayer, I took someone to the airport. And without my usual quiet time, I immediately felt rushed and so I rushed. After the trip … Continue reading →

In the movie “Groundhog Day”, Bill Murray is trapped in one day being repeated over and over again. No matter what he does, every morning he awakes to a day that is exactly the same. It is meaningless. The writer … Continue reading →

Romans 16 reminds us that this letter from Paul was personal. It was not a letter intended for the ages to articulate theology for Christians 2000 years later. It does help with that, but this was a personal letter to … Continue reading →

“Though we may not think alike, may we not all love alike?” (John Wesley) What Paul recognized among the Romans believers has been true throughout history. Christians don’t agree on everything concerning the Christian life, and they do not need … Continue reading →

Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ… (Romans 13:14) What we wear matters. Certain days and certain events involve certain care to decide what to wear. We want to make the right impression. We don’t want to be over-dressed or … Continue reading →