January 30, 2018 “It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people.” Hebrews 10:14 The Message How have we held together for over 2000 years? Our history is littered with endless trails of brokenness, betrayal, and bitterness. And we are God’s church. He’s staked his Name upon us .. … Continue reading 2000 years of perfect imperfections…
December 13, 2107 “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” John 1:14 The Message If you want to know what God looks like .. how he acts .. and can you trust him … Continue reading The One of a Kind God
December 12, 2107 “For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.” Isaiah 9:6-7 The Message Why was Jesus such a threat? Everything written … Continue reading The moment you became dangerous…
November 17, 2017 “I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me.” John 15:5 Christian Standard Because you can do nothing without me: It is such a simple statement .. easily overlooked .. dismissed even. How many … Continue reading Fruit stands everywhere …
God didn’t wait on you … October 11, 2017 “God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He’s set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating.” … Continue reading God didn’t wait on you …
August 30, 2017 “Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don’t forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ, even while I’m locked up in this jail. Pray that every time I open my mouth I’ll be able to make Christ plain as … Continue reading Unlocked living …
August 24, 2017 “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 The Message Christ holds your life together. There is no one else in this world that can make this promise. He stands alone. His life is outside the rules of self-made. Everything that has ever existed came through … Continue reading All the time ..
August 7, 2017 “And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 The Message The Lord is not vague about any point in your life. He doesn’t leave you wondering or guessing … Continue reading There isn’t an on and off switch..
July 19, 2017 “He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.” Colossians 1:17 The Message Have you ever tried to hold it all together? At some point you just begin to come apart .. cracks appear .. and you break open. That’s a … Continue reading Right up to this moment …
July 17, 2107 “For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority..” Colossians 2:9-10 New American Standard All of who Jesus Christ is .. is now in you by faith. The question: What is God … Continue reading All .. no more no less
