Spiritual Disciplines ~ Surender & Submit

Today, we return to the importance of spiritual disciplines for developing a deeper relationship with Jesus and truly living a life of faith. We will discuss the necessity of surrender and submission to God, highlighting that true life in Christ is found through embracing His way and truth rather than merely accepting His life. By…

The Peculiar Kingdom of God & its People ~ Radical Truth Telling

Today we continue with the I say to you sayings of Jesus in our series over the Sermon on the Mount.  We turn to the fourth ethical teaching of Jesus contained within this section and discover Jesus’ radical call to truthful living found in Matthew 5:33-37. THINK About how we have lived regarding our truthfulness….

Veritas ~ The Importance of Truth

Jesus gives us a clear cut warning and clear cut instructions in Matthew 7:15-20.  In particular, He shows us. Knowing the truth and living in the truth is critically important in the life of the  believer. Why? False teachers and false prophets abound in this world. How do we know them? By the truth? How…

People of Pentecost ~ Will He Ever Leave Me?

Have you ever felt God had left you alone? Even though we know Jesus promises to never leave us. Have you ever felt like this was the case? Have you ever prayed, prayed, and prayed your heart out to feel like your prayers are just echoing and bouncing off the ceilings and walls going nowhere?…