We are all truly blessed… to live in the country we live in, to have all the things we have, to have those we love in our lives. But what happens when our “blessings” become our focal point rather than the One who gives blessings? As we turn our attention to Daniel 4 today, we […]
We almost all know the story of the fiery furnace… three guys stand up when everyone else bows down… and then they end up in a blazing inferno… which they walk out of unharmed. It’s a favorite Sunday School story but what does it tell us about life today? Maybe more than you think! Join […]
Ever have an unusual dream? Sometimes they are just from an old piece of pizza eaten late at night. Other times, they might actually carry some significance and meaning. As we turn our attention to Daniel 2 today, we encounter King Nebuchadnezzar questioning whether his dream is pizza-induced or God-driven. And with the understanding of […]
As we round the corner into the books of 2 & 3 John, we encounter several reoccurring themes that John has been bringing to light. Yet even in this repetition, John is adding layers of nuance for us. The core message is the same but the specific images and challenges continue to grow!
When we live a life of faith in Jesus, we walk with Him. Yet, there are times we see others of faith who seem to have “more” than we do. It feels like they have a deeper faith… a more dynamic faith… a more confident faith. It almost feels like they added on or upgraded […]
The lawyer stands up, presents the entire case… the who, the what, the why… all in one short statement. Now it is your turn to deliberate and come to a conclusion, a verdict. This is what John does for us today as we come to his final chapter. He has shared a lot with us […]
Today on Mother’s Day, we typically turn our attention to our mom’s love for us and our love for her. But what if our mom’s love was only the shadow of an even greater love? 1 John 4 tells us that God IS love. This is a powerful statement that not only helps us understand […]
You don’t just tune in to watch the game… you often find yourself turning on the sports channel an hour before the game to listen to all the pre-game discussion and team line ups. You want to know who is playing this week and what condition they are in. This is a good metaphor for […]
Driving down the interstate, you will encounter many signs designed to warn you of potential dangers ahead as well as guardrails to help keep you on the road. These things are for your safety and assistance to help get you to where you are going. Our spiritual journeys are much the same. God provides warning […]
How do we love God? It’s an easy expression to make… “I love God!”… but what does it look like, practically speaking, to love God? This is the topic John turns his attention to next as we continue in the book of 1 John. Let’s look at 3 ways to love God in our day […]