John 14:27: Jesus said this to his disciples. Peace I leave with you, may peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. As I read this word in my own personal devotional today, I knew [...]
Temptation; just the very sound of the word brings feelings and a sense of evil. Temptation; just to whisper that word implies secrets motives and acts of darkness to follow. Temptation; the very word that birthed the seed of disobedience, sin and death in the heart Adam, Eve and all of mankind that [...]
How far will you go? How much are you willing to give up? How much are you willing to change or risk? How much are you willing to sacrifice? The answer to all these questions and those just like them can only be answered with one word. “ALL“. The trouble with the [...]
This past Sunday our Pastor Kirk gave a message in what I call a now word. Long story short is that which we are called to do we must at least start, now. The time for praying for the answer you’ve been given; but choose to not listen too has ended. The time for thinking [...]
As I bowed with my head to the ground, my spirit just begin to weep and laugh at the same time over the goodness of God in my life. Not because of the needs met. Not because of the provisions that are mine. Not because of the awesome immeasurable love and mercy he has shed [...]
Often times in life something unforeseen happens to a person and they often ask the question; does God hate me? First of all let me say that God does not hate you although he may at times the things we do, say, and or involved in. Also the word hate often infers that someone has [...]
I just received some fearful information concerning something personal and very unexpected. As I walked into the church office I’m pondering while asking two questions; why and what are we going to do now? I was so preoccupied with the why and what question as I walked towards my office I didn’t even see a [...]
Hear his voice as he calls out their name. Adam where are you? Hidden behind the plants, they hesitate to answer him. The question fills all of Eden as every animal freezes at the sound of the voice, of the creator; Adam where are you? Eve is looking at Adam probably holding so tightly to [...]
In regards to God’s insight, failure is not an option. In regards to God’s will, failure doesn’t even come into consideration. There is no backup plan with God; for he is the primary and back up plan even before conceived and executed. In regards to God’s promises to you today, failure is not in his [...]
The other day our very zealous, mature, and visionary college and youth (Pastor Christopher Hopper) came up to me and said I just want to thank you for being who you are. Although I am thankful for all you do what I really want to thank you for is who you are to the body [...]
