Jesus’ Birth – the Start of a Transformative Journey Whatever your approach to the Christmas season, it is a time of change. We say farewell to the old year and start a new year with fresh ideas, dreams, and desires. We take a break for a few days from work and focus on family and friends. You could go all out and deck the halls, or you could object to Christmas completely. Either way or anything in between, Jesus’ birth…
A Biblical Perspective In today’s world, it’s hard to ignore the signs and events happening around us. From natural disasters to political unrest and global pandemics, many people are wondering if we are indeed living in the end times prophesied in the Bible. While we should never try to predict the exact timing of these events, we can find guidance and encouragement from scripture as Christians. Restraining from trying to predict the end, is a way in which we display…
Prioritizing God’s Values Over Comfort-Driven Theologies WARNING: THIS POST MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF RELIGIOUS READERS. WARNING: LONG POST Here is what we are up against: But you need to be aware that in the final days the culture of society will become extremely fierce. People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore…
The Power of The BreakthroughThanksgiving – The Foundation of Our Faith Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The power of faith in an uncertain future requires thanksgiving for the healing of our past. We give thanks for what Jesus has done. What He has done assures us of what He is doing and will still do. The Nature of Faith Faith has significance in a believer’s life. But…
THE INTENTIONAL DISCIPLE Giving Your Salvation Purpose The Call to Purpose Story of David (1 Samuel 16-17) PURPOSE THE WORLD’S WAY When the world says your life must have a purpose, it is trying to give your flesh purpose. That flesh will never deliver a life-giving purpose because we only have genuine life once we step into worshiping God in Spirit and truth. John 10:10 A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But…
DINNER AND THE WORD Sessions 36 – 37 – KINGDOM DECISIONS MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN AND VERSE NINETEEN END TIMES CONFUSION In these times, hypocrisy, judgment, segregation, hate, religious dogma, lack of understanding, and many other negative labels have been levied at the Church. We don’t live in an environment where the Church is generally relevant or effective in meeting people where they need to be met. By and large, the Church, in response to its low attendance numbers and its…
“I place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of God. If anything will advance the interests of the kingdom, it shall be given away or kept, only as by giving or keeping it I shall most promote the glory of Him to whom I owe all my hopes in time or eternity. DAVID LIVINGSTONE COURSE CORRECTION MATTHEW CHAPTER SIX AND VERSE THIRTY-THREE COURSE CORRECTION Your ultimate destination has been established by…
