There are those who rely on their own ingenuity to obtain the necessary funds to cover their ministry's monthly budget. Then there are others who instead rely completely on God to provide for all of their needs. One begs, the other prays. Which of these two sets an...
Matthew 16:12 "Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees." NIVWe just bought 2 baby goats but before we did so we inspected the corral very carefully for any...
"And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give...
"I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one-as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me." John 17:21 NLT For the church to be the church, it must move into uncomfortable territory.I've...
Last week we started a new series about unity. Thank you for praying last week about unity among Christians.Do we have unity in the church?I’d like to think we do, but I’m afraid I am being too idealistic.Take, for example, the argument over which Bible translation...
"If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you." (John 8:31-32, MSG)I have visited a lot of churches all over the world.Most of them preach and sing....
"For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened." (Rom 1:21 NIV)Is this text just for unbelievers?You be the judge!We have visited many different churches...