Good Morning Friends, The extension of the covenant to Gentiles has an amazing history. At its core is the extension of love to change the world and open up a new way of being. It was always a part of the plan that the blessing would bless the whole world. But that does not mean it did … Continue reading Are You Willing To Go Over To The Other Side?
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Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
Good Morning Friends, A life of privilege carries its own dangers, and trusting the government to fix our anxieties often disappoints. Many of the fears swirling around us today may be manufactured worries, concerns that feel urgent but distract us from the deeper spiritual battle. Anxiety, real or imagined, often signals that we have not let God … Continue reading Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
When Does Contrary Thinking Produce Fruit?
Good Morning Friends, Many people today say they are “spiritual but not religious,” and some who once attended church have drifted away. I pray they have still found God at work where they are, yet I also believe they are missing the richness of worshiping in community. Perhaps this moment calls us to rethink how … Continue reading When Does Contrary Thinking Produce Fruit?
Do You Know Your Purpose For Existence?
Good Morning Friends, In the beginning was the Word… John 1:1. You already know how deceptively simple that opening line feels. Yet beneath its clarity lies one of the most explosive claims in all of Scripture. John chooses a single word,"Logos" and with it he gathers the longings of Greek philosophy, the story of Israel, and the ache … Continue reading Do You Know Your Purpose For Existence?
Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?
Good Morning Friends, There was a time when faith felt like sunrise through a clean window, when Scripture opened like a beloved book, prayer felt natural and alive, and God’s nearness was almost tangible. You remember that season: early in your faith, during a retreat, in grief, or in a moment when self‑sufficiency collapsed and … Continue reading Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?
When The Battle Comes, To Whom Will You Belong?
Good Morning Friends, There are the good, the bad, and the ugly… Republicans and Democrats… Baptists, Presbyterians, Catholics… Vikings and Patriots… Cowboys and Steelers… Ohio State and Michigan. Rivalries are everywhere and some are playful, and some are painful. Today’s text turns our attention to deeper rivalries: sibling conflicts, internal battles, and the spiritual divisions … Continue reading When The Battle Comes, To Whom Will You Belong?
Do You Understand Meaning Of The Question: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Good Morning Friends, When Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was not merely expressing agony, He was deliberately pointing us to Psalm 22. That psalm describes both deep suffering and astonishing hope. And tucked inside it is a strange image: “I am a worm and not a man” (Psalm 22:6). The “worm” mentioned … Continue reading Do You Understand Meaning Of The Question: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
How Deep Is Our Love For God, And How Does It Shape Our Lives Now?
Good Morning Friends, God’s love does not cancel the reality of judgment. Scripture teaches that the God who saves us also evaluates the lives we live in response to His grace. When we ignore His truth or fail to encourage His work in others, we diminish our joy in that coming day. Judgment Day is … Continue reading How Deep Is Our Love For God, And How Does It Shape Our Lives Now?
Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
Good Morning Friends, Sometimes we feel God’s nearness, and sometimes we don’t. You see more clearly when spiritual perception grows as we stop protecting our comfort and start seeking the mercy and justice God loves. Prayer is a privilege, but it also exposes our loyalties. We want the benefits of heaven and the privileges of the … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
Are We Wrestling With The Sowing And Reaping God’s Desires?
Good Morning Friends, A farm can only go so long without a harvest. Sowing and reaping is built into creation, and into spiritual life as well. We cannot only plant without expecting fruit, nor can we feast without ever planting again. Our culture often tries to live as if harvest comes without labor, or as … Continue reading Are We Wrestling With The Sowing And Reaping God’s Desires?
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