For many believers today marks the start of Lent, a period of time before Easter used for praying, sacrificing and giving. Ash Wednesday...

Are you truly happy with life itself? Do you look at it as a gift from God? Have you found contentment or are you still looking? ...

Are you one of those people who can survive on just a couple hours of sleep? Or, do you need at least 8 hours to function and make it...

Some say it is old age or just too much information, others will claim they suffer from selective memory. Regardless of the reason, it...

I spoke to a brother in Christ this week who experienced a very scary moment while driving in some pretty bad weather. Thankfully, by...

Have you ever heard someone say God spoke to them? Or "I heard God say..." ? Maybe you have personally experienced hearing from Him. ...

I often wonder how the world truly views Christians. It seems, especially the last few years, we have been targeted and attacked on two...

The ability to be patient seems to be harder and harder to master as time goes by. Maybe we grow more impatient as we age. Or, maybe...

God’s plan for each of us is perfect, yet so simple. We sometimes over complicate or confuse things when we pick and choose only parts...

Otsego First Baptist has received so many wonderful blessings. Our congregation has seen prayers answered, loved ones healed and new...

By the world’s standards, Zacchaeus was a big shot; he was rich, had a position of power and authority yet he was too small to clearly ...

In his book to the church in Philippi, Paul has found the ability to be content with life regardless of his current situation without...

Tomorrow, our country formally begins a new presidency and with that, new leadership. For many, this transition provides a new sense of...

At the end of this month, our son Travon arrives home from the Army. His entire family is extremely proud of his service to his country...

Last Sunday, the title of my message was “how clean are you?” I talked about three types of clean: physical, mental and spiritual. The...

There is a well-known and worthwhile saying: Grow where you are planted . It encourages us to flourish where we are instead of thinking...

During the beginning of a new year, many of us want to “clean up” something in our lives: a vice, eating habits or even our homes!...

During this time of the year we can become overwhelmed with the giving and receiving of gifts. In the Bible, there are references to...

Do you know the smallest book in the Bible? 2 John has only 13 verses (followed closely by the third epistle of John with 14 verses). I...

This time of year many of us are excited to both give and receive gifts. In truth, I can tell you there is more enjoyment for me...