Time is Short
In Luke chapter 21, we find Jesus sitting in the court of women, where thirteen horn shaped receptacles collected offerings. The scribes and pharisees would give big offerings from their surplus. Then Jesus saw a widow who gave a small offering that for the rest of the people seemed insignificant. The humble gift of […]
Preparing for Miracles
There is so much confusion around the topic of miracles. Often in the church we call a miracle something that is not a miracle. Miracle is an event that involves the direct and powerful action of God, transcending the ordinary laws of nature and defying common expectations of behavior. In other words, when God […]
Learning How to Process Suffering
What do I do when the Lord does not act the way I think He should act? This is not just a philosophical question; it is a practical question. Many people have been set up by modern “feel-good Christianity” to be destroyed when suffering comes into their lives. Hardship, trials, and the […]
Making a Difference
96% of students polled in a recent study said they wanted to know their purpose and make a difference. Everyone wants to leave a legacy; everyone wants their life to count. If you are in Christ, you are called to make a difference. God is a promise maker and a promise keeper. […]
The Way to Wholeness
The Bible says, “You shall be holy, for your God is holy.” -A call to holiness is a call to wholeness. Holiness/wholeness is what God wants to do in us, make us whole, complete, and healthy in our minds, emotions, and body, so that we are like Jesus. You are human and there is grace […]
Remembering the Important Things
The children of God tend to remember the wrong things. We forget His faithfulness and focus on things that do not matter. Truth and principle can be neglected over time. Beware, lest you forget what the Lord has done. The Shema is found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, “Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the […]
Imago Dei
Genesis means beginning. The book opens with the fact that everything that has been created is a gift from God. Everything starts with Him and ends with Him. The Bible is about God and what He has done. In this book, God is the main point, it is His story. The world does not revolve around […]
Benefits of Scripture Reading
Reading the Bible intimidates a lot of people. There’s a lot that seems hard to understand or apply. A total of 66 books with many different stories, but all of them are part of one Big Story. Why should you read the Bible? Jesus was all about the Bible. 10% of what Jesus says are […]
Love over Unforgiveness
Unforgiveness creates an emotional storm of distress. Unforgiveness may manifest itself in anger, sometimes it is self-righteousness, or anxiousness, or insecurity, or even fear. The biggest way unforgiveness shows up in our lives is bitterness. Your emotions are valid, they are real, and it is important to understand how they work and how to keep […]
Peace over Depression
One of the most wicked kings in the Bible is king Ahab. He married a lady named Jezebel, which means worshipper of Baal. Baal was Canaannte deity that Jezebel brought into the nation of Israel. God sent his prophet Elijah to rebuke Ahab. Elijah declared that it would not rain for three years. At […]
