The Apostle Paul was a man who moved in the power of Christ. The New Testament is lined with how God worked through him. The Holy Spirit’s anointing was upon him on his missionary travels, but he discovered where the power of Christ dwells. It was in the place he least expected, and he learned…
Read MoreWhen you decide to serve others, you will be required to give more than you expected. This will happen because you will see the need is more significant than you first thought, but also it will be to make people happy that will never be happy. Jesus encourages us to go the extra mile. in…
Read MoreMy grandpa used to have a saying that he used on his grandkids when they were getting too much attitude. He would say, “you’re getting too big for your britches.” It meant that we were getting a little full of ourselves and needed to be brought down a few notches. Everyone runs the risk of…
Read MoreThere is a popular saying today, “Not every hill is worth dying on.” The basic gist is that you need to choose your battles, not every argument or disagreement is worth the time or energy you need to put into it. That is a lesson you have to learn early in ministry; otherwise, you will…
Read MoreWe have an unprecedented opportunity to give to those in need. With millions of people losing their jobs and out of income, we are being presented with a great need that we can fill in a straightforward way. Food banks are in need of donations, neighbors need utilities paid, and small businesses need our support….
Read MoreThere are so many voices out there that it is hard to know who to trust. We can listen to those who share the same political views we do, or we can listen to our favorite celebrities. Hearing the voice of the Lord in times like these can be challenging. We need to weed through…
Read MoreEverybody is interested in the rags to riches story. We value people who put in the hard work and make something of themselves. At the same time, we often look down upon those who had it all but lost it due to drugs or other bad choices. Most people would choose to be wealthy, but…
Read MoreEach day is a new challenge as we receive direction from our governments. The threat of having to be restricted to our homes for an extended period is a distinct reality. That presents numerous challenges for families as they navigate having kids at home, getting groceries, and interacting with others. It would be easy to…
Read MoreYou never realize how much you rely upon the sun until you go through several days of rain. The cloud cover and dampness make you cold no matter what the temperature is. You want the sun to break through the clouds and remind you that it is there. The same can be said for Jesus….
Read MoreWith the Coronavirus wreaking havoc in the world, there is a lot of people expressing their opinions online. You have those panicking and purchasing toilet paper in bulk and those mocking those people. My advice to you is to remember that this too shall pass. In a couple of months, this will be an afterthought…
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