Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
Michael Heilman 
All relationships take work. The only way relationships can work is if two people have unconditional love for each other. I have learned several lessons from the life of a brokenhearted man like Samson, the last several weeks during and after my broken relationship. Bible Verse: 1 John 4:18-19 (NKJV) “There is no fear in … Read more
God has promised His people a new heaven and a new earth. The old creation must make way for the new creation, if God is to be glorified. Jesus said this event will occur when “the world is made new” (Isaiah 65:17). By then, God’s eternal purpose in Jesus would have been accomplished and so … Read more
Romans 1:17 says, “the just shall live by faith.” It does not say the just will only get saved by faith. Genesis 24 is a great example of Old Testament saints living by faith even though they did not have the Holy Spirit. That should convict us, just for the fact that we have the … Read more
It is human nature to claim credit for all the great things that happen in our lives. Like we accomplished them in our own strength. Especially in America, God has blessed us immensely. But as James 1:17 says, “Every good . . . and perfect gift is from above.” So be warned; God can and will … Read more
Bible Verse: Joshua 24:15 NKJV “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Reflection and Challenge Hollywood knows that they hate God. They do not want to see anyone get saved from their sin by trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Satan even knows that he will eventually lose the war with … Read more
Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:24-25 (KJV) “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” Reflection and Challenge God rewards faith. Throughout the Bible, God has given … Read more
Bible Verse: John 3:16 (NKJV) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Reflection and Challenge For years I have wondered why millennials have been flocking away from the church. There could be several reasons but I want … Read more
Bible Verse: John 8:32 (KJV) “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Reflection and Challenge There is an old adage that essentially states that if you say a lie loud enough and long enough, eventually it will be believed. The problem is that it results in large populations being … Read more
Bible Verse: Revelation 17:17 (KJV) “For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill His will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” Reflection and Challenge God’s will is always done. Many Christians believe that people can thwart God’s will. That’s like saying we … Read more
Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 5:6 & 11 (NKJV) “Your glorifying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a … Read more