The approval of man can make us feel insecure, unsure, & small... but I have good news: there is a far better alternative: the approval of God.
Read MoreWhen you think about the price of Jesus' blood on the cross, how does it make you feel?
Read MoreThis week, I would like us to examine the topic of approval: specifically the approval of our Heavenly Father to mankind.
Read MoreWe are made to be eternal beings and to have an eternal relationship with the Lord who made us: to know Him.
Read MoreGod has made us in His image & desires us to reflect Him. Part of this must be chosen: to love as He loves. Let's discuss how we can do that.
Read MoreStewardship comes from the realization that all we have is on loan. Everything belongs to the Lord. He has entrusted us with what we have for now.
Read MoreThe purpose of being made simply to enjoy God is not a purpose of doing but a purpose of being.
Read MoreGod does not need us. He is complete and whole in every way without us. However, He chose to create us, and He created us to bring Himself glory.
Read MoreIf you have good relations with your family, then be grateful to God, for not everyone enjoys those blessings.
Read MoreI learned recently about a new missional group in San Francisco who are sharing Jesus in Silicon Valley. What a blessing it is to see how God continues to raise up willing servants of Jesus to take the Gospel to every strata of culture and society.
Read MoreThe church in the Book of Acts was a unified koinonia (fellowship) and a collaborative group. They rallied around the Gospel & spreading it.
Read MoreI came across a story last week that really spoke to me. This story powerfully illustrates the blessings of being kind.
Read MoreHow do we best combat lies, negativity, and counterproductive thinking?
Read MoreThroughout Scripture and history, we can see the miraculous work of God in the lives of ordinary people.
Read MoreWhen God's hand is upon you for good, you are unstoppable.
Read MoreThese are hard times for our country and our world, and perhaps also for you personally. How do you respond?
Read MoreNehemiah enjoyed the favor of God upon his life. That is the only way we can account for the incredible things he accomplished in such a brief period.
Read MoreI believe Joseph, Esther, Nehemiah, Ruth, Paul, & many other heroes of the faith are the great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, according to Hebrews 12:1.
Read MoreThe Apostle Peter commands all followers of Jesus to be ready to dialogue with those who do not know Him and have questions.
Read MoreWho do you know that is serving the Lord in full time vocational ministry? Do they need encouragement? If they are breathing, then the answer is yes!
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