God takes a small seed and brings forth a mighty plant that can multiply and bring forth thousands of other plants like itself.  Don’t...

As we enter the Mother’s Day weekend my thoughts have turned to my mother, Carol Deane Johnson.  Memories of my mother are both limited...

Scott and Annalou Sievers are members of our church, Tree Of Life, in Pflugerville.  Annalou was born and raised in the Philippines and...

This Sunday is known as Palm Sunday in honor of Jesus’ festive and triumphal entry into Jerusalem after three and a half years of...

I am fascinated by the evangelist, St. Patrick, who died in Ireland around 461 A.D. on March 17.  Patrick served as a slave in Ireland in...

In my Sunday message; “Lessons From Elijah”; I mentioned what looks like a contradiction concerning blessings and increase.  In Proverbs...

What fond memories I have of the travels, ministry experiences, and adventures I’ve had with my good friend, the late David Hatley. ...

The results of the abiding presence of God are described by David in Psalm 36:7-9.  He begins by giving the evidence that you are...

This is Valentine’s week and a time to honor and celebrate those significant ones in our lives who are near and dear to our hearts.  A...

There are three main components of a tree that speak to us of the core values for all believers.  Trees are made up of roots, a trunk,...

When I first began reading the Bible on a daily basis, I simply began at Genesis 1 and read two or three chapters a day.  Gradually, I...

In Deuteronomy 29:1 God gave Moses the terms of the covenant between Him and Israel.   He then lays out what it takes to not only make a...

The prophetic mandate has gone out that this is a year of hearing God’s voice.  This is actually a mandate for all believers every year...

I Peter 2 speaks of “pure spiritual milk” and tells believers that they should crave it.  This milk is revealed to us in Hebrews 6:1-2. ...

Most of us have heard the popular Christmas song, “The Bells of Christmas” but what about “the smells of Christmas?” As far as I know,...

In one of my Sunday morning messages I was speaking on the joy of the Lord. I shared something I had not seen before concerning the...

Available for purchase on Amazon Those who have established a daily Bible reading time have found that one of the great benefits is the...

Driving through northern Thailand we arrived in the area where the Karen Ni people reside. They are also known as the “long neck” tribe...

This is the Thanksgiving Season and for those who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, there is plenty to be thankful for. There is a...

For several years now the civil unrest has continued to increase in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). Military rule has come back to...