Sir, We Wish to See Jesus! pt 1
Sir, We Wish to See Jesus Pt. 1 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...
Keys to Living Victoriously – Free from Fear and Worry, Pt. 2
Keys to Living Victoriously – Free from Fear and Worry, Pt. 2 Don’t Give into Worry or Fear Did you know: 1 40% of what you worry about will never happen. 30% of what you worry about, or fear, are things that happened in the past and can’t be changed. 10% of what we...
Keys to Living Victoriously – Free from Fear and Worry
Keys to Living Victoriously – Free from Fear and Worry The last few weeks I’ve been examining the life of Joshua to glean principles to living victoriously. This week I want to examine how Joshua, and all of us, should live free from worry and fear. Fear will...
Keys to Living Victoriously—Part 3
I began a series three weeks ago examining principles from the life of Joshua, specifically from Joshua 1:1-11 to provide keys to living victoriously. An entire generation of Israel wandered 40 years—longing for the Promised Land, but they died wishing and wandering....
Keys to Living Victoriously pt 2
Have you ever noticed that negative news seems to dominate the airwaves? Rarely is positive news reported by media outlets. Here’s a thought, let’s focus on the positive rather than the negative! Maintaining a positive, optimistic attitude is a key to living...
Keys to Living Victoriously
After a time of sabbatical, it’s great to be speaking and writing again. Over the next several weeks we’ll be looking at the book of Joshua for Keys to Living Victoriously.
During my time away I had the opportunity to draw near to the Lord and focus on what He is speaking to me. And, as the faithful God that He is, He gave me peace, He strengthened my faith, and most fulfilling of all, He reminded me of His promises.
What has God promised you?
I encourage you to take some time this week and ask Him to remind you. Get in His presence, wait for Him to speak, and listen with an open heart. Write down what He shares with you.
This We Believe: God’s Kingdom
This month, I’ve started a new series entitled “This We Believe.” Using the Fourth Century Nicene Creed from the early Church, I will examine four aspects of what we believe:
God’s Kingdom, Jesus is God, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit or God’s Power
All these aspects are essential elements of the gospel of the Kingdom.
What is the Nicene Creed? And why is it important for us today?
We are not a creedal church, but creeds from the early church still help us remain anchored in orthodox principles of Christian faith. In our twenty-first century culture, many are deconstructing faith, and moving away from established Christian beliefs and practice. For the early Church, creeds gave believers a vehicle to memorize or understand quickly key tenants of the faith. Keep in mind it would be a 1000 years later before the printing press.
Made for His Presence
We were created in the image of God. God’s original intent was for us to walk in close relationship with Him. To live in His presence as a normal function of our lives.
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 NKJV
Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the day. They lived in close relationship with God and His presence. Can you recall when you first became aware of God’s presence? Even the unsaved can have experiences with the presence of God.
Made for Posterity, Part 2
Made for Posterity, Part 2 The future is both present and forthcoming. You and I were created to love God and others. Perhaps the highest form of love is to love sacrificially. Consider what Jesus did for us on the cross. What better way to demonstrate love than to...
Made for Posterity
These last few weeks we’ve been discussing “What am I made for?” To summarize, God created us for love, discipleship, purpose, and mission to name a few things. He saved us and empowered us to make a difference in our world. That others might come to know how amazing God is and how loving and forgiving Jesus is.
Today, I want to focus on how God created us for posterity.
