Levi’s Jeans and the Inheritance of Lies
The good news in Jeremiah’s prophecy, and in our journey to the truth that sets us free and keeps us free, is that God promised to expose the lies and restore His people.
Misplaced Trust and a Covenant with Death
The bed of misplaced trust offers no rest, and the blanket of false hope is of no comfort. Isaiah preached that their rejection of God gave them no peace, no rest, and no warmth. Have you ever slept in a bed that was too short, or tried to keep warm with a garment that couldn’t cover you?
This Picture of Authority Changes Everything
We have a ministry partnership with an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. The kids can get quite rowdy at times. Yet whenever Pastor Pedro steps into the room, the kids are on their best behavior.
Swinging at Life With a Dull Blade
There’s an old story about two lumberjacks who had a contest to see who could chop the most wood. One was a young, strong man who could chop relentlessly. He was convinced he would win easily against the older lumberjack who was on the back end of his tree felling days.
Feeling Like You Failed Jesus?
When Jesus rose from the dead, He didn’t give a sermon to the world, He went and made breakfast for His friends, and a disgraced Peter. Peter’s whole life seems like an object lesson for so-called idiots, who tried to follow Jesus but really blew it.
The Dating Game and Falling Into Mercy
Text: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30 “I am in great distress. Let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is very great, but do not let me fall into the hand of man.” —1 Chronicles 21:13 The Dating Game was a TV show that initially aired in the 1960s. It can be remembered…
Aunt Mary and The Goodness of God
Mary Dobkin (Aunt Mary) was the crippled immigrant woman who coached and guided thousands of Baltimore’s poorest children.
God of The Hills and The Valleys
It was the quickest overtime game in NFL history. In January of 2012, Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas for an 80-yard touchdown
What Have You Been Asking From God?
It was in a dream by night that the Lord appeared to Solomon at Gibeon saying, “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon asked for wisdom.
Whose Corner Do You Need To Be In Right Now?
In humility, whose interests do you need to look out for this week? Whose corner do you need to stand in this week?