The Kingdom is Near

How do you approach each day? Does your daily life include remembering that God’s kingdom is near? Do you spend a moment each morning thinking about God’s kingdom and how much he loves you? How much would your life change if you were to do that each morning? I venture to say that many ofContinue reading “The Kingdom is Near”

Genealogy

Do you like genealogy? How far back in your family tree can you trace your roots? How much about your family history do you know? Do you know your cultural heritage? Can you trace your family to other countries? Have you thought about Jesus’s family tree and heritage? Genealogy can be fun and yet challengingContinue reading “Genealogy”

Freely Given

Do you like to give things away? Or do you prefer to sell what you no longer use to make a buck? What about advice? Are you willing to give wise counsel to others? Even to the co-worker you don’t like? Do you enjoy instructing others so they can be more productive? Giving things awayContinue reading “Freely Given”

When Things Go Wrong

Have you had something happened that appeared to be bad only to see how it worked out for the best later? Did you recognize it at the time? Did you recognize it later? Have you recognized it at all? Did it strengthen your faith? Did you give God the credit for using it for good?Continue reading “When Things Go Wrong”

Establishing God’s Kingdom

What comes to your mind when you think about God’s kingdom? Do you think about the pearly gates of heaven? Do you think of golden streets? Or do you think of the King who has established His kingdom forever? Is He the focus of your attention above all else? We have been taught to envisionContinue reading “Establishing God’s Kingdom”

Love and Faithfulness

Are you looking for a love that will last forever? Do you know it is available? Do you want to know where you can find it? Are you longing for a peace that is joined with a goodness above all goodness? Would you believe it if you were told it would all come to be?Continue reading “Love and Faithfulness”

Given Talents

Have you ever been given a large sum of money? Did it change your life? Have you been put in charge of a large sum of money for business? Did it make you nervous? Did you feel like you had a huge responsibility? Do you know you have been given a lot already? If weContinue reading “Given Talents”

Kingdom of Priests

How well do you know God? Do you know, fully understand, He has existed for all time and will continue to exist beyond time? Do you know Jesus has created God’s kingdom through His sacrifice? It is difficult for us to wrap our minds around infinity, eternity, forever. God existed before time began. He existsContinue reading “Kingdom of Priests”

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”