Do you ever wonder how God goes about distributing knowledge? Do you ask Him to provide you with wisdom? Are you continuing to wait? Have you been wondering when you might receive it? Have you relegated yourself to being a child? You may wonder why I asked that last question. Have you read the wordsContinue reading “Revealed to Children”
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Childlike Innocence
When you think of a child, what comes to mind? Do you long for those days again? Do you think of a child as special? Are you reminded of an innocence gone by? Have you ever thought you need to return to that innocence as a child of God’s? As we grow into adults, weContinue reading “Childlike Innocence”
Good Seed
If you read yesterday’s message, you may still be in disagreement regarding the kingdom of Heaven being among us. Today, we will continue to expound on this subject as we look at another parable Jesus taught. In today’s passage, we see Jesus speaking of a landowner sowing his field. He has used good seed toContinue reading “Good Seed”
The Kingdom Among Us
Are you looking forward to heaven? Do you have a picture in your mind of what it may look like? What would you think if I told you the kingdom of God is here, right now? Would you think I’ve gone out of my mind? With all the chaos going on around us, we likelyContinue reading “The Kingdom Among Us”
Endless Love
In today’s chaotic culture and amidst the wide range of world events, we may feel like nothing is certain. It may seem the very foundations we have put our trust in are being shaken. Yet, there is one thing we can put our trust in. Has the chaos caused you to question nearly everything? DoContinue reading “Endless Love”
True Love
We have heard the statement, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If that is true, how much are your actions worth? No, not the job you get paid for, but the actions you take without an expectation of payment. Our human nature is to look to gain something for doing something for someone else.Continue reading “True Love”
Seed of Heaven
Have you ever wondered what heaven is like? Do you have an image in your head? Do you envision streets of gold, buildings of crystal, lush vegetation, and a pure river? Does everything appear to be perfect? Many of us have grown up with visions of what heaven will be like. Some of us haveContinue reading “Seed of Heaven”
Divided Or United
Are you tired of all the bickering? Are you fed up with the arguing back and forth? Have you had your fill of one side demeaning the other side? Do you ask why there are two sides to begin with? What are you doing toward reconciliation? We’ve heard the politicians hurling hateful language at oneContinue reading “Divided Or United”
Withstanding Storms
Do you wonder why you are shaken to the core when something goes bad? Have you taken time to think long and hard about why? If not, when will you evaluate yourself? What is your foundation? Who is your foundation? I really like Jesus’ use of building a house as a parallel for our lives.Continue reading “Withstanding Storms”
Fasting For God
What are your thoughts about fasting? Do you think it’s really a bunch of hogwash? Are you sitting there thinking there is nothing to be gained by it? Do you fret having to fast for medical appointments? Have you ever thought God will reward you for fasting? We have likely seen diets that include fasting.Continue reading “Fasting For God”