Faith is a process that requires impossible challenges to stimulate growth. As I read this section of scripture today, two phrases stood out to me: “He did not waiver in unbelief” “But grew strong in faith” It is possible to trust God with just a little faith. When we do we begin to see more […]
We literally live in the middle of a field, surrounded on all sides by crops. One year it’s corn and the next it’s beans. So we get to see harvesting up close and personal year after year. There are some simple, but profound, principles of the harvest that never change: 1) IF YOU DON’T PLANT, […]
Hypocrisy and false profession are alive and well. No greater way do we see it than when a man makes a profession to love God when he likewise professes to hate his brother. This cannot be love, but instead lies intended to manipulate and get ones way. For if you cannot love those whom you […]
When I look back at my life, there are periods of time that remind me of the movie The Matrix. I was lost in a world that seemed so real. I was focused on my career, ‘feeding myself’, and carrying out my dreams. Meanwhile there were sheep to be shepherded and disciples to be made […]
In the core of our hearts truth and lies are present. To us they are all truth. They shape our identity, feelings, behaviors, and communication. Some thoughts and actions, the ones born out of lies, wage war on the truth within us causing a divided heart. God’s truth has the power to cleanse the lies […]
I am so thankful that that our local congregation we attend is focused on loving God, one another, and advancing the Gospel. I have attended churches in the past where the church is run like a business rather that God’s house. On the surface there are many activities going on, attendance is up, giving is […]
When we experience the amazing lovingkindness of the Lord, we never want to be without Him again. He becomes our life and our light. The beauty of His holiness surrounds us and His powerful sacrifice draws us in close to Our Savior. The enemy is not content with your contentment. He is like a fly […]