When Jesus came teaching in Matt 10:7 that the Kingdom of God is at hand, I believe He was revealing that life’s greatest treasures are within our reach. It’s so easy to simply be consumed by life allowing the most important things to slip away. One of the most common … Read More
Blind Spots In Life
The nature of a blind spot is that you look in that direction but still don’t see it. This is why we need lines of accountability and faithful friends who will tell us the truth in love. Paul makes it clear that a clear conscience alone is not what makes … Read More
Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible
Recently I shared that these messages were posted on my website but then realized that they’ve not been linked yet. You can access these messages from our church website here instead at this time.
Fuel The Fire notes
I tried to correct abbreviations, etc I had in my notes. I think this should communicate the essence of what I brought in today’s first two sessions: 1st Session: WHAT’S GOING ON INSIDE? Where you are coming from matters because your point of origin determines your frame of reference. Eph … Read More
Family Picture Fun
My oldest daughter, Faith, said it very well when posting one of these on her instagram: “Real talk: Even though this picture is “picture perfect” it was a struggle. From spending hours on getting ready, having ten outfit changes, a meltdown because nothing was working, and going through 300 pictures … Read More
Protestant Reformation 500 Year Anniversary – 10/31/1517
500 years ago today Martin Luther expressed one of the most important protests in history. He was angry with Roman Catholic officials who were promising forgiveness or early escape from purgatory in exchange for money. On October 31, 1517, Luther nailed a long list of complaints on the door of … Read More
Dream Team Conference Notes
Great to be with Pastors Bryan & Crystal Sparks this weekend for their Leadership Conference. Splashing a few of my notes to my blog. MAIN SESSION: Rhythm & Atmosphere The greatest gift you can give your family, your friends and your world is an inspired, vibrant you NOTHING CAN STOP … Read More
Revelation – End Times
As I have been leading our congregation to gain insight and understanding of how Jesus is revealed in each book of the Bible it has been challenging in many ways. One of those ways is the demand to study and explain things I might otherwise avoid. As we began to look … Read More
You Can Hear The Voice Of God
Pain is to the body what conviction is to the spirit. The Holy Spirit is right there prompting, guiding and directing every step of the way. Practicing hearing God’s voice daily is the key to hearing with greater clarity. We practice in places of consistently reading the Bible and prayer. Don’t … Read More
Boundaries
What if boundaries weren’t limitations but liberties? What if these guidelines from God weren’t to confine us but rather they existed to protect us and release us? The Bible is full of exciting principles that we can study, learn, understand & put into practice so we can experience life that … Read More