David Lillard

Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment by a lawyer in order to test him.  Jesus simply answered, “Love the Lord your God with all… Read More »Who is Jesus’ Neighbor?

How does a Christian find a worthy congregation in which to place membership and to call a church home? Many people today look for entertaining… Read More »Only God Knows the Human Heart

As we approach our 50th Anniversary as a congregation at our current location next year, I wonder about the value of major lifetime milestones like… Read More »Milestone or Millstone?

Another sabbath day, another test for Jesus.  Many scribes and Pharisees hated Jesus because he knew their job better than they did themselves, and he… Read More »Merciful Neighbors

In his conversation with a Jewish lawyer, Jesus offered the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of being a good neighbor.  It was… Read More »Showing Neighbors Mercy

As a parent, have you ever struggled with telling your child, “No,” even when you knew it was the right answer? As our heavenly Father,… Read More »Communion: God’s Loving Answer, “No.”

Have you ever considered how The Lord’s Supper resembles a wedding? There is a gathering of family, friends, and neighbors, most of them people we… Read More »Communion: Spiritual Marriage

The Lord’s Supper holds a special place in my heart as part of our worship services. While some these days tend to discount its importance,… Read More »Communion: It’s All Heart

Good morning, and welcome to our weekly visit to His kingdom, where we worship, praise, pray, commune, and study His laws, practicing for an eternity… Read More »Kingdom Law-Abiding Citizens

Most of us were privileged to be born US citizens. It is a right we often take for granted. We are both blessed and thankful… Read More »Peaceful Kingdom Citizenship