Because the Christmas story is real and true, our joy and fellowship can be real and abundant this time of year. Let’s think about Christmas honestly for a second. It’s surrounded by layers of tradition, memories and warm feelings from our childhood – but let’s look through all that to the core facts: A baby […]
1 John 1:1-4 – Finding True Joy and Fellowship This Christmas Read More »
When you watch the news and see disturbing headlines, let that prompt you to anticipation. Let wars, natural disasters, persecution, trouble and (yes) Christmas prompt you to anticipate the return of Jesus Christ. Christmas is all about anticipation. The first advent – the first coming of Jesus Christ – was the culmination of hundreds of
Mark 13 – 5 Signs of Jesus’ Second Coming Read More »
Jesus noticed and cared for the poor and vulnerable people when no one else did. If we are to be like Him, we need to do this too. So, who do you know who is like this widow? Who do you know who is vulnerable – lacking any financial safety-net? How can you bless them
Mark 12:41-44 – Surprising Takeaways from the Widow’s Offering Read More »
There are three desires that bad religious leaders have: attention, position and possessions. We need to beware of people who have an inordinate desire of these things. Let’s beware and also behold Jesus Christ – the ultimate religious leader. Imagine that it’s your birthday and for the entire month leading up to it, all those
Mark 12:38-40 – 3 Desires of Bad Religious Leaders Read More »
Trusting in God that He will do what He says He will do is one of the main things about being God’s people. This was how it began and this is how it continues. Radical obedience based on simple trust in God’s promises is our DNA as Christians. Have you ever discovered an old photo
God’s Promises: Certainty in an Uncertain World – Genesis 12:1-3 Read More »
What is keeping you from drawing near to God? Is it that you don’t know how to act properly, or don’t believe fully, or feel guilty and ashamed about something that’s been done in your past? Be assured that God wants you to draw near to Him just like that – with a true, honest
What Hebrews 10:22 Has to Say About Drawing Near to God Read More »