In this session of Crushing by TD Jakes, we review chapter 7 and learn about the concept of making wine. Not the kind we drink, but what God is producing in our lives. We tend to strive to be a healthy vine and produce good grapes, and yet our God has much bigger plans. It…
In this session we reflect on chapter 6 of Crushing by TD Jakes, The Price of Crushing. Trials and pain are truly not pleasant. When we experience pain, trials we just kind of hold our breath and anticipate its end. The old saying “if I only knew then what I know now” has a strange…
In this session we go through chapter 5 in our study through Crushing by TD Jakes, Blood of the Vine. During the upcoming holiday season we will be encouraged to joyful and in good cheer. I was even reminded lately that Christians should be the happiest people on earth. Sometimes it is easier than other…
We pick up this week in our reading of Crushing by TD Jakes on chapter 4, Pruning is not Punishment. When it comes to life’s crushing moments, perhaps none are more painful than those involving the health of our loved ones. Whether it is our kids, parents, spouse or even close friends. Pastor Jakes talks…
Last week we began with chapter 1, and this week we cover chapter 2 of Crushing by TD Jakes. This session we will face the reality of our thoughts, the perspectives of our mindset and vision. Each of us from time to time in life have, unfortunately, gotten lost while trying to get somewhere. Whether…
In this session we cover chapter 1 of Crushing by TD Jakes. There is a moment we pause and review and reflect on our life, and consider the nature of suffering in our lives. After all, crushing blows happen to all of us, no matter the color of our skin, level of our education, or…
Today we gather and engage with probably one of the most popular, and powerful sections of the Bible. The section is an allegory, which is message that uses the grape vine to communicate a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences. This message is also the last of the “I am” messages in John’s gospel.…
“Should you ask me: What is the first thing in religion? I should reply: the first, second, and third thing therein is humility.” – Augustine Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses…For when…
In this session we will wrap up our study of Multiply, by Francis Chan. We have covered the whole Bible in the past sessions. We have learned the historical context of the Old Testament and then the arrival and impact of God’s own son, Jesus. We have truly unwrapped the good news, the Gospel. What…
In this weeks session of Multiply, by Francis Chan, we are reminded about God’s idea and intentions of the church. Not just the first church or a church of long ago, but the existing concepts and expectations of the what He calls church. Somewhere along the line, it became popular to pursue Jesus while shunning…