True worship can be summarized as acknowledging God’s holiness and greatness to gain understanding and learn instruction. It begins with repentance of sin and trusts in the Holy Spirit for strength. Personal impact: Waits on Him in prayer and meditates on God’s word to heal wounds. Corporate impact: Praises God to defeat evil in the…
“I am not a theologian or a scholar, but I am very aware of the fact that pain is necessary to all of us. In my own life, I think I can honestly say that out of the deepest pain has come the strongest conviction of the presence of God and the love of God”…
Jarram Barrs wrote concerning Philip in Acts 8, “Our hearts magnify the Lord’s saving work in drawing this man to himself. We do not read this story and think, ‘Wasn’t Philip a wonderful, clever, and bold evangelist!’ Rather, we praise God. This is as it ought to be whenever we hear of a believer leading…
Author Howard Snyder wrote, “Kingdom people seek first the Kingdom of God and its justice; church people often put church work above concerns of justice, mercy and truth. Church people think about how to get people into the church; Kingdom people think about how to get the church into the world. Church people worry that…
The following are benefits of drinking water: lose weight, natural remedy for headache, look younger with healthier skin, better productivity at work, better exercise, helps in digestion and constipation, less cramps and sprains, less likely to get sick and feel healthy, relieves fatigue, good mood and reduce risk of cancer. Jesus introduced a new kind…
Life often throws us for a loop since it’s so unpredictable. Stuffing your emotions only hardens your heart. Acknowledging your emotions opens the door for healing. Knowing God’s love for you provides the foundation to persevere through the process of healing. Psalmist’s Position The Lord loves the gates of Zion where His people dwell, including…
God’s way of ministry is completely opposed to the world’s. The world says to trust your strategic plan. God says to listen and obey Him. The world says to have all your resources, including finances in place, before proceeding with ministry. God says to trust Him and move forward even when it’s not all figured out…
We don’t consider systems very often in creating healthy community dynamics. Spiritual & civic leaders, individuals at the grassroots and the body of Christ must work together so people can experience grace and peace. Leaders should build unity, opportunities and justice that reflect God’s character. Individuals can be good examples in pointing people to Christ….
James Trunzo, a Manhattan architect who designs automated environments, comments, “Technology is increasing the heartbeat. We are inundated with information. The mind can’t handle it all. The pace is so fast now, I sometimes feel like a gunfighter dodging bullets.” We try to shove everything into as little time as possible. We become obsessed with…
Each of us face constant bombardment of messages and information from friends, family, work, media, internet, etc. How does a person stay sane and in their right mind? Let’s journey with Jesus in learning how to move from temptation to transforming lives. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness for 40 days and was…
We try many things to heal individuals, families, churches and cities. Families go to counselors hoping that family relationships improve. Churches try programs hoping for growth and better health among its members. City reaching efforts include many strategies to bring the whole Gospel to the whole city seeking transformation in individuals and organizations. Each of…