“Many people go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Embellished fish tales have around since the beginning of time; who doesn’t enjoy a good fish story. Sometimes the illustrations and pictures weigh more than the actual fish. As the story ages, the… Read More »
Proclaiming the Kingdom of God
“Give me one hundred men and women who love only God with all their heart and hate only sin with all their heart, and we will shake the gates of hell and bring in the kingdom of God in one generation.” ~ John Wesley When you hear the phrase “The Kingdom of God,” what do… Read More »
Can I Get a Witness?
“Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.” ~ Mark Twain There is nothing more persuasive in the world than eyewitness testimony. Despite forensic evidence and gifted prosecutors, it’s hard not to be swayed by an eyewitness. Their testimony doesn’t mean they are always telling the truth. Many people are falsely accused… Read More »
Every Inch of My Love
“To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor.” ~ Ezra Taft Benson Kingdom people love God with every inch of their being. If we do not, it means there something wrong with us. Consider the lengths we go to for someone we love.… Read More »
Here’s Your Sign
“Until a person is born again, what Jesus says does not mean anything to them.” ~ Oswald Chambers If you were alive and an adult in the early 2000’s, then you will remember this saying, “Here’s Your Sign.” Bill Engvall, a brilliant comedian, coined this phrase as part of his comedy skit. He achieved so… Read More »
Estimating The Value of Life
“The value of a life can only be estimated by its spiritual relationship to God.” ~ Oswald Chambers How does a person measure the value of a life? Is it how many assets you acquired in your lifetime? Could it be by how charitable you have been with your resources? The number of children you… Read More »
The Disciples Modus Operandi
When you hear the term spiritual experience, what comes to mind? When believers share a testimony or preach, most share remarkable stories of God’s redemptive power. Their story’s subject(s) was lost, broken, and at times all but dead, but something happened. Out of a desperate state, they became willing to turn their will and live… Read More »
Common Sense vs Uncommon Sense
We cannot make disciples unless we are disciples ourselves. ~ Oswald Chambers After Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead, He stopped visiting the usual settings. Yet, Mary Magdalen and the other Mary went to see Jesus, where they expected to find Jesus lying in the tomb. They were not looking for the resurrected… Read More »
Doggie Bag Faith
You may or may not be old enough to remember the day of the doggie bag. This trend became popular in the 1940s’ because times were tough, and people would take bones and scraps home to feed their dogs. Eventually, people got smart and started using them to bring home leftovers for themselves. Today you… Read More »
Who Are You Really?
Most people struggle to find their true identity in life. They find their identity in politics, sports, hobbies, video games, social media, ethnicity, home turf, education, work, etc. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal to us throughout scripture, especially in our readings today, that our identity should be in none other than Jesus Christ.… Read More »
