Scared—but Still Obedient

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3

Fear is real.

There will be moments when something stands in front of us that is bigger than we are. There will be diagnoses we did not expect, conversations we do not want to have, steps we do not feel prepared to take, and situations we cannot control.

Being afraid does not make you a failure. Even David said, “When I am afraid.” He did not say if fear comes. He acknowledged that there wou

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“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”2 Peter 3:9

Sometimes the problem isn't that we need more room.

Sometimes we need to get rid of what's already taking up the room.

While preparing this week, I kept coming back to one phrase in 2 Peter 3:9: “come to repentance.”

Peter has spent this letter warning believers. False teachers will come. People will mock the r

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Know the Real. Live the Real.

“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place.”—2 Peter 1:19, NASB 1995

In 2 Peter 1, Peter tells us that we have the sure Word of God—a light shining in a dark place. Then chapter 2 begins with an important word: but.

We have the truth, but false teachers will come.

We have the Word given by men moved by the Holy Spirit, but there will be people who try to twist that Word

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Grace Causes Growth

“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them...”2 Peter 1:12

Sometimes we need to be reminded of things we already know.

Peter understood that.

Near the end of his life, he wasn't trying to impress the church with something new. He wasn't searching for some hidden truth nobody had ever discovered. Instead, he wanted to stir believers up by way of reminder.

Because sometimes we can get so deep into the fo

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More Than Knowing About God

“So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” — Colossians 1:10 (NASB 1995)

Everybody knows what a hammer is. You can look at it and say, “That is a hammer. You use it to drive a nail.” But that does not mean you know how to use one.

When you have had a hammer in your hand every day, you know the feel of it. I once had another man accid

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Lighthouse Friends and Family,

I just witnessed one of the most beautiful moments that I have seen from our President. In the midst of a painful and somber time in our nation, our President stood quietly in front of a church that had been burned in a riot and held up a bible. Without saying a word he spoke the greatest message. We all need the Holy Word of God. Even if you do not politically align with our president please hear his message. Hold to the word of God.

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In Matthew Chapter 10, the Lord says

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, be wise as serpents and as harmless as Doves."

I know that all may be overwhelming and maybe even scary in this moment. But God is still the Lord of all creation. Even in midst of a "global pandemic" if God is for us, then whom/what shall we fear. As the body of Christ we must remain vigilant and devoted to the Mission of the Gospel. So, we will continue. God has called Light

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God is Faithful.

My friends and family be encouraged. God is Faithful. Whether or not your neighbors believe in the God that we serve should not deter our hope and trust in God's faithfulness.

My Lighthouse family, we are not alone, nor are we in despair. God has never left us. In all of our trials of life (within the church, home or work) God is unchanging and forever faithful. We live in a culture that openly denies God's existence. Do not become distracted from the

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