Author Archives: PastorBobLifeGate
The Book of Proverbs
Every day I am challenged as I read the Word of God. The Book of Proverbs is like a piece of sand paper being applied to a rough piece of wood. It smooths out the rough places. Imagine being that … Continue reading
Complaining
In Numbers 11: 4-35, Moses is faced with an impossible situation. He has a rebellion on his hands because the people are unhappy with the menu and he feels powerless to meet the need. Moses complains to God and asks … Continue reading
Seeing More Clearly
The Hubble telescope provides scientists the opportunity to observe space with fresh eyes. Things that were impossible to see before can be viewed without the distractions that the atmosphere of the earth brings. That’s what prayer does. It opens our … Continue reading
The Impossible Dream
I had the privilege of going to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. What an inspiration it was to see the impossible become the possible. Sure there were tremendous problems to overcome and it took a long time, but the mission … Continue reading
Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day!!! As a father, I consider my children as my pride and joy. Everyday as they were growing up was a new adventure. What an amazing thrill to see a little living being recognize you as you walk … Continue reading
Memorial Day
On Tuesday, June 6, 1944 D Day began the Allies invasion on the 5 beaches of Normandy, France. The weather was marginal but the cost of delaying the invasion was too high so the invasion began. So much planning … Continue reading
Take nothing for the journey
Jesus sends the twelve disciples on a journey to preach the gospel and heal the sick. I can imagine their excitement. (Luke 9:1-6) But Jesus disrupts their comfort zone when He tells them to not take anything with them. This … Continue reading
Cast your care on the Lord.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” You may remember that Scripture from I Peter 5:7. The reality of that Scripture deeply touched me once when I read it. How could an infinite God care for … Continue reading
Should a man like me run away?
“Should a man like me run away?” Nehemiah asked this question when the false prophet Shemaiah recommended he hide in the temple because they were going to kill him tonight. What should he do? He wanted to protect himself, but … Continue reading
Our God will fight for us.
Nehemiah prepared the people for the fight that was going to happen. “Don’t be afraid of them,” he said. Fear keeps you from doing the things of God. Fear makes you focus on the size of the problem and not … Continue reading