As we continue in the book of James, we bring to the end chapter 4. James as taught us about temptations and our responses. He has warned us of the power of our tongue and now, time to deal with some character. 13 Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a…
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.…
Just wanted to make sure it is clear and that we are all prepared for the upcoming session of Multiply. There is many posts giving instructions and directions, but here is a summary/outline. Get your Multiply book Bring book to Panera, Saturday March 9th (you don’t have to pre-read anything, unless you want to) Join…
Rejection, it is rooted in fear. It is associated with feelings such as helpless, discouragement, confused, bewildered, insignificant that can lead to insecurity, embarrassment, inadequacy, and shame. Recently a friend shared on a social media platform the following insights, and challenges… One quality I’ve been told I have is connecting with people. I’m genuine and…
During one of my devotions this week, I bumped into a gem in Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest, and wanted to capture it to return often and share with others. Jesus did not commit Himself unto them … for He knew what was in man. – John 2:24–25 . Disillusionment means that there…
Well, we hope this week won’t push you to the limit, but it might happen. If you continue on, you be exposed to more than you might expect, and that might result in an emotional response that might not be pleasant. As we continue in Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley, we come to…
Psalm 23 1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are…
We should be thankful for the people whom God places in our life. We should love them dearly. We should treat them with honor and respect. We should do all we can to maintain the unity and peace of our relationships with them. We should be willing to give to and serve them. We should be open to them as they speak…
Are you experiencing the schizophrenia of having eternity hardwired into your heart but living as if this moment is all there is? It is sad how many people constantly live in the schizophrenic craziness of eternity amnesia. We were created to live in a forever relationship with a forever God forever. We were designed to…
It never works to ask people to do for us what only God can do. It never works to wait for God to do what he has clearly called us to do. Here’s the principle: we can’t look horizontally for what we will get only vertically, and we can’t wait vertically for what we have…