THINK: About what Jesus’ will, desire, promise is for us His church. To be united and holy, and for what sake. The very sake He has for us in His Church in His Kingdom. KNOW: Jesus is the subject and He has sent us forth on a mission of reclamation. To continue in His work…
THINK: About being ready in how God is calling to us, how God’s calls come in a variety of shapes and forms if we are listening for His call, and in listening are we willing to answer yes. It doesn’t matter who we are and what we have done in the past. God is calling….
THINK: About what they are saved for and for who we live for. To what end is our faith? Also, to what end do those we follow live for. KNOW: The call of the Christian is never to bring glory to ourselves. Rather it is to bring glory to God. Jesus is the subject,…
THINK: About the things of our past lives before Christ we just haven’t been able to let go of. KNOW: It is important for us to truly let our old lives of sin to die to truly turn and repent and live fully in Christ. FEEL: A desire to let go of past things. DO:…
THINK: About moments they have felt too far gone or have felt others are beyond redemption. KNOW: With certainty, there is no such thing as too far gone in God’s Kingdom, and redemption awaits those who come into a knowing relationship with Christ, and yes people don’t have the power to change people. However, God…
THINK: About the times where we were in the storms of this life. The trajectory the storm sent us on. The loss we experienced. Most importantly the lessons we learned about God. KNOW: Storms and trials aren’t punishment sent by God, but are most definitely tools God uses to shape and mold us into His…
In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul teaches, All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. What many today don’t recognize is Paul isn’t talking about the New Testament. He is talking about the Old. The New…
A really close friend of my reminded of something tonight. Something I am surprised I forgot about. Tomorrow is Pentecost. It has been hard to keep up with the church calendar jumping around filling pulpits here and there. I can’t believe I almost forgot about this most awesome day of remembrance. This most amazing day…
What makes a worship service good? What makes a worship service bad? What is the measure of success we give to a successful service? Our family just witnessed today one of the most wonderful things happen during a service of worship in the church. It reminded me a lot of something Francis Chan wrote in…
The disciples were known to ask Jesus many different questions, and we would do good to stand with them asking, and listen intently to His answers and teaching. In particular, one such instance is found in the Gospel of, “Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples…