Renewed Purpose
Renewed Purpose Today I want to briefly discuss how important it is for us to understand our new identity in Christ and the importance of living from His life within. Three important characteristics are needed to live as an overcomer and to be an effective ambassador...
The Power of a Mother’s Faith
The Power of a Mother’s Faith A mother’s love and encouragement help shape our worldview. Godly mothers impart faith that guides and strengthens us. The influence of a mother cannot be overstated. I am grateful for the influence of my mother. She believed in me...
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 2
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 2 Have you ever felt inadequate for a new job or perhaps an opportunity in God’s Kingdom? If so, you are not alone. I suspect most have at one time or another felt overwhelmed when facing new responsibilities. Further...
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 1
Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Part 1 Over the next couple of weeks, I want to examine the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and ways to overcome wrong identity beliefs. Awareness of our new identity in Christ is foundational to living an...
God Can and God Will
God Can and God Will Have you ever witnessed God do something powerful in your life, only later to doubt God will come through in a similar situation? For example, financial provision. Throughout God’s Word, He promises to provide for His people. Maybe you had a...
Lessons on the Road to Emmaus
Lessons on the Road to Emmaus Last Sunday we celebrated Easter. Perhaps this observance of the Resurrection of Jesus, more than any in our lifetime, was unique. After a year of pandemic and hardships, His resurrection reminds us there is always hope and that nothing...
Sir, We Wish to See Jesus
Sir, We Wish to See Jesus This week, often referred to as Holy Week or Passion Week, we celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem His final week, culminating with His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave! Today, I want to discuss the significance of His entry...
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 3
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 3 The Holy Spirit is to the Christian what the cloud by day and fire by night was to the Israelite. God’s powerful personal presence! The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit guarantees our present and future redemption and...
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 2
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 2 Last week I introduced the Holy Spirit. Today, I will briefly recap and begin to look specifically at fellowship, partnership, and responsibility of the Holy Spirit with and to us. The greatest gift Jesus gave to humanity was...
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 1
Communion with the Holy Spirit, Part 1 At Jesus’ baptism, all three Persons in the Godhead were present and active (Matt. 3:13-17). The Father spoke from heaven, the Son was fulfilling all righteousness, and the Holy Spirit descended upon the Son like a dove. Holy...
