As we close out the “Live the Greatest Life Possible” series, we dive into Philippians 4, where Paul lays out a process to perpetuate joy and freedom in Christ. It begins with celebration…our final Spiritual Discipline. Check earlier posts/messages to learn about the many other Spiritual Disciplines that can help you enter into God’s presence … More Celebrate!
How do I pray? This is an excerpt of our “Participate with the Presence” message on prayer where we focus on the “how” question. If you ever wonder how you can begin to pray with the power and authority of Jesus, this is a simple guide to how we can begin to pray like Jesus … More How to Pray
In order to live the greatest life possible there is needed work within us that needs to be done. That needed work is God’s work, not ours! Our work is to put ourselves in a place where we are able to receive what God is offering to us (& for us!). So…how do we do … More Practice the Presence
Elisha’s life is a story of God’s faithfulness.Elisha’s life is a story of how the love, grace, mercy, and power of God can live on beyond our final breath.Our life is also a story of God’s faithfulness.Elisha’s life challenges each of us to live real, faithful, surrendered lives with a purpose beyond ourselves.Then, we will … More Overflowing
10 years ago today was one of the final nights of Camp Judson High School Camp 2010. This was the night of the late night “Blessing Service”…a powerful night of encouragement for both campers and volunteers. 2010 was the year I was Camp Pastor. It was on this night, July 29th, 2010, when I returned … More 10 Years! (& a couple random thoughts)
Today’s service starts with a tribute & encouragement to fathers, followed by our “Senior Sunday” celebration of our Seeds of Faith high school graduates of the class of 2020. Then, in today’s message, we are always reminded that… 1. We are not meant to do this life alone. 2. We all have a choice to … More The Source of Life…Again?
In 2 Kings 2, Elisha cures a spring in Jericho of the “evil” water that was causing death. In a similar way, many springs/wells of thought, action, & influence today are polluted or corrupted. Unfortunately, we see the sickness this causes within us and all around us. Like Elisha, God is inviting us to participate … More The Source of Life
The Bible is filled with stories of God’s faithfulness. He is faithful. Over and over again, He is faithful. He will keep giving His presence, and all the good that comes with His presence, as long as we continue to come to Him in our emptiness. We have as much of God as we are … More Empty Vessels
Have you ever felt small & insignificant? God has something to say about that! We are all created by God ON purpose & FOR a purpose… to join with Him in the greatness He is up to in this world… to have the Impact He created us to have in His name! Click the link … More Impact. Who are you?
Do you believe that God is up to something great in the world? Do you believe that God has a great purpose for you in helping build that great future He is creating? Through the story of Elijah and Elisha, one of the lessons God teaches us is that we need to get Really Close … More Really Close
