A transformed mind is the work of the Holy Spirit as we meditate prayerfully on the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit increases our faith to understand we are truly beloved children of God. Before we trusted Christ we were full of darkness now we are full of light. Though this is true, our minds must grasp…Read more THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSFORMS YOUR MIND
Love and Compassion Shape a Destiny
"You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny." Psalm 73:24 Jacque Monod, a French professor and Noble prize winner in a television interview with Mother Teresa said in his opinion our destiny was locked up in our genes shaping our character and outlook. Thus the individual was destroyed. Mother Teresa, famous…Read more Love and Compassion Shape a Destiny
For King and Country – Burn the Ships
I really like this new album, Burn the Ships. One song is on a loop right now, Fight On, Fighter. If you haven't listened to it yet, this may be a bit of a spoiler for you. Christian, however, you should know that the Holy Spirit is living inside of you. You are stronger in…Read more For King and Country – Burn the Ships
To understand your Gifting Know Jesus Better
Spiritual gifts test are used by many churches and para-church organizations to help people discover their ministries. We use them too and they are valuable tools of discovery. The best way to discover your spiritual gift is getting to know Jesus Christ better. It's how the early church discovered theirs. They didn't have spiritual gifts…Read more To understand your Gifting Know Jesus Better
Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…Read more Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Praying for the Sick
Every Sunday we welcome those who are sick and wish to be anointed with oil and ask God to heal them. "Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:14, NLT) It's…Read more Praying for the Sick
Taking Pride
This Memorial Day will be memorable for me for quite awhile. Woodland buried a member of our local community today. We grieved with his wife and family. He was an devoted family man, an avid outdoorsman, and sports enthuisast. Although, I didn't know him personally, after meeting with his family, I believe we could have…Read more Taking Pride
Thy Will Be Done
Miracles happened throughout the Bible. At certain points in history like the Exodus, during the lifetime of certain prophets like Elijah and Elisha, the ministry of Jesus and the early church miracles happened frequently. God still does miracles today. God still heals, sets people free from what holds them captive, and the most important miracle…Read more Thy Will Be Done
He is Near – Easter Monday
Happy Easter Monday! “Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 75:1, CEV) The nearness of our Lord Jesus Christ is eternal! The Resurrection of Jesus assures us our hope is built upon Him and shall never fail. This hope is not only for the confident, but…Read more He is Near – Easter Monday
Fasting and Disasters
Don VanHoozier, one of the godliest men I’ve ever known, challenged me as a young pastor to consider the words of this passage from Joel. “Declare a holy fast, call a special meeting, get the leaders together, Round up everyone in the country. Get them into God’s Sanctuary for serious prayer to God.” (Joel 1:14,…Read more Fasting and Disasters
Coram Deo 