God is always speaking to us. He does so through things as big as creation and as small as the structure of DNA. He uses a voice of thunder or a still small voice depending on what is needed for the circumstances. God runs an open line of constant communication with us. The problem is sometimes we don’t listen. We allow our side of the line becomes so filled with noise and static we can’t hear His voice.
The Beatitudes – A heart that understands God’s mercy for us will give mercy for others. Jesus heart in us will always show mercy.
Pastor Unlikely – We need to be disciples of Jesus if we want to lead others in Jesus.
The Beatitudes – What does it mean to be meek and why will we be blessed by it? Meek does not mean weak. Rather, it deals with our submission and humility before God.
Encouragement from the Lord – Rejoice always. How do we rejoice when things around us look bleak?
Working Alone does not Impress Jesus We live in an accomplishment obsessed culture. We tend to judge ourselves and our lives on checklists. We look at how much did we do today and how well we did it and then assess ourselves. Did we get a ton done today? Did we get too little? Did…
The Beatitudes – What does it mean to mourn and why will we be blessed by it? Where does the comfort come from?
It doesn’t matter what the wrongdoer has done to you today. Jesus says to forgive. Not for their benefit. They may or may not appreciate it. They may be just as awful as the day that they hurt you the first time. Forgiveness is for your good. A heart filled with unforgiveness is a heart that is not like Jesus’.
I just wanted to share a great devotional we received over the weekend about our motivation to achieve holiness. Are we seeking to win a battle or do we mourn that our sin grieves God? It is such a subtle difference in perspective and motivation, but it truly makes a world of difference. God-Centered…
The Beatitudes – What does it mean to be poor in spirit? When we see how much we owe God and how impossible it is for us to pay Him. Then Jesus can use us.
AN UNDIVIDED HEART The heart of a Christian should not be divided. God has given you two eyes, that you may look both above and beneath you; that you may contemplate both heaven and hell. He has given you two ears, that you may hearken both to the accuser and the accused, when you have…
Will You Give Up Your Dignity for Jesus? We may need to look downright silly in order to reach another person for Christ. There is a desire in all of us to be in control. We don’t like being vulnerable or exposed. We don’t like being made to look foolish or weak. It is an…
Matthew 4: 1-25 – Follow Jesus Alone. The four disciples of Jesus were already familiar with Him the day that they were called. They believed that He was the Messiah and were His followers to some extent. It was here, though, they totally left their nets and boats. They left their old lives completely trusting…
God created sex. It is part of His specific design for marriage. He made it necessary for man and woman to come together for the continuation of man. More than just the utility involved, the Bible also lays out God’s vision for sexual relationships in marriage. Nothing about it is shameful or unholy. It is much more than how babies are made. It is a gift given from the Lord to man and wife to make them one in a very special and unique way. It is the way these two children of God are to create a bond of privileged intimacy for them alone. It also points to something so much greater.
God could have shown Himself to Isaiah at any time during the 52 years of Uzziah’s’ reign. He could have given this vision during the times of faithfulness and certainty in Israel. Yet, God waits until Uzziah is fallen in shame and sin. He comes when things are bleak and scary and makes Himself so crystal clear.
