How does knowing God accepts the weak into His kingdom free you to live before Him now?

Read Luke 17:20-21 20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” God’s kingdom […]

What Do Words Mean?

Can we communicate as a society if we do not match words with their meanings? Over the past few months I have noticed where many reporters, politicians, and everyday folks plug in words to either understate or overstate their point. I truly believe that the longer we communicate hyperbolically, we will not find common ground […]

Go and Tell

Following up on the Bible study lesson: Jesus Teaches About Living Water Consider this: How would our world be different if we didn’t hesitate to share what God has done in our lives? Current events certainly show that our society is malfunctioning. I truly believe that if the church would believe 100% of the Bible, […]

Is Heaven Enough?

Human nature will generally bring up “what have you done for me lately?” thoughts; especially when you’re in the “waiting” time for God’s answer to a need.  You may think back to dozens or even hundreds of people that when times were good were quick to say “I’m here for you, if you need anything […]

Prudent Planning

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12 Being prudent, carefully moving ahead, viewing things from several perspectives can save us from so many consequences. Often times we get so focused on what we want that we may miss noticing the peripheral dangers. Plan ahead, […]

Importance of Knowing the Truth

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8 In order for us to know what we are hearing is the truth… we need to know the truth. It’s easy to […]

Stepping Stones

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1: 2-4 How incredible is the sight of beautiful diamond glistening in […]