What Do I Do With This, God?
When we confess our belief in Jesus as the Holy One of God, we often assume our lives will become easier. It doesn’t help that many people with good intentions teach this as biblical truth.
Life’s Uncertainty Teaches God Can Be Trusted
We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:69 (NIV) Because the well runs dry, we know Jesus is the river of living water (John 4). Because the storm...
What prevents you from greater Christian maturity?
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.’” (Luke 15:22 NIV) In the story...
Will You Join Jesus in His Work?
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers...
Encourage Someone Today
“So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.” (Romans 14:19 HCSB) As Pastor Rick prepares us for the Decade of Destiny, remember to support those around you who...
You Have a Choice
“You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.” (Romans 6:18 NIV) For years I wandered away from God, and my image of that time is that of a traveler...
Walking with a Broken Leg
Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be...
Until We’re Fully Known
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known....
A Leader Who Serves or a Servant Who Leads
“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32 NIV) When Jesus tells Peter he’s prayed for him, he...
Truth: Sailing on God’s Spirit-Wind
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) In faith, I know this...
Truth: My God Since Birth
From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Psalm 22:10 (NIV) In faith, I know this to be true: God spoke me into my mother’s womb,...
