Church called out to do kingdom business. “the children of Issachar understood the times and seasons, and what Israel ought to do.” – 1 Chronicles 12:32 Every generation is given a trial and a task and an assignment. We will rise to the challenge. Every...
What can be learned? Jesus, the Son of God, is trustworthy. Jesus has power over what we do not. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can follow Him in ways and places that otherwise we cannot. This was further supporting evidence that forgiveness, salvation, new...
The events of the past week have been troubling. Last Sunday’s message was recorded shortly before the violence in DC played out. I shared thoughts and a prayer on YouTube Thursday, and we came together in prayer Thursday night. Since that time, I have learned more,...
Read text with a focus on what the people are like. Read the text with a focus on how God responds. Blessed – happiness, healthy, the transcendent happiness of life beyond care, labor, death “poor in spirit” – need new spiritual life, greater spiritual strength,...
In 2021 we are going to need the guidance of God. “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me,” – John 10:14 Shepherd verb – to guide, to help, to take care of, to lead, providing for Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy about our need for Him: “All of...
God’s Word gives light for the way. When a person is reliable, their words are more meaningful. 44 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. 45 For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. 46 I...
