Over the past several weeks, we have had the privilege to travel across the state, meeting with Pastors, leaders, and missionaries. Our theme of "Better…
Continue reading → God’s Goal of Better Together: Journey to 300~ Day 44
The Word of God teaches us that our worship belongs to God alone. It is the spiritual connection we have with our Father. It is…
Continue reading → Worship God Alone!: Journey to 300~ Day 43
Today, I wanted to share a few links that I came across this week that were encouraging and instructive. These ministry quick links are for…
Continue reading → 5 Ministry Quick Links For Feb 20-26: Journey to 300~ Day 42
God is actively working in the world today and He is intricately involved in our personal lives. The most important element that He is a…
Continue reading → God is Faithful to Us: Journey to 300~ Day 41
As the war rages on in Ukraine with Russia moving to overthrow the government, there have been many concerns for the people and church there.…
Continue reading → God’s Work Will Continue On!: Journey to 300~ Day 40
Today, as we are all processing the attack of Putin against the country of Ukraine, it is difficult for us to understand the reasoning. While…
Continue reading → Trusting God in Troubled Times: Journey to 300: Day 39
The weather in Oklahoma has been cold and blustery with snow, sleet, and thunder! It was a great day to stay inside and with the…
Continue reading → The Purpose of Rest: Journey to 300~ Day 38
Throughout scripture, God calls us to put our faith in Him. When things are going well, He is there. When things are not going well,…
Continue reading → God Hears Your Prayer: Journey to 300~ Day 37
There seems to be a theme that is consistent through many of the messages, blog posts, and articles that have been shared lately. It is a theme that may be a product of what we are experiencing in the world today, or it could be what God is speaking to the church. Regardless, I believe that God's desire is for us to realign our soul with Him on a regular basis.
Grace is not typically a characteristic we find among the relationships the world has with one another. Grace is demanded when it comes to their…
Continue reading → Thanking God for His Grace: Journey to 300~ Day 34
In the book of Ephesians from the Bible, Paul challenges believers to live a life worthy of the calling. To do so means that we…
Continue reading → Journey to 300~ Day 33: A Life Worthy of the Calling
When we know and have a relationship with God, we end up understanding His heart for mankind. His fundamental attribute is love and the more we spend time with Him, the more we become like Him. So in order for us to love as our Father, we need to look to His word. What does the Bible say about God's Love?
Attending the funeral of a friend today, I was reminded of the most important characteristics of his life. Characteristics that made an impact on his…
Continue reading → Journey to 300~ Day 31: How Do You Want to be Remembered?
There is no way that our limited comprehension could understand all that God knows and does. We are limited by our human capacity to understand every detail of God's knowledge and plan. Regardless of how far our technological advances go, they will pale in comparison to God's unlimited capabilities.
On this Valentine's day, there is much talk about love! As a result, there will be a lot of flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and expressions of love that will be given. It is a reminder to us of the incredible opportunity we have to be in a relationship with that special someone! But the key to a healthy relationship is not the gifts, but the way that we talk with one another!
Experiences remind me that God in his infinite power, knowledge, and wisdom created the natural world around us. Not only are we to enjoy what He has done, but it is a constant reminder of the power and presence of an almighty God. As a result, I have
Helping students to develop the skill of preparing and delivering sermons. While I am not the best at homiletics,
it was challenging for those of us who do preach and for those beginning. It was fun to talk about the skill development and preparation needed to preach the gospel.
It is comforting to know that God is always present and available to us. Regardless of the season, blessing, or trials, God is there. At times He may feel like he is far away but He is ever-present and promised that he would never leave or forsake us.
From the very beginning, God created us with the need for a relationship with him and relationships with others. In fact, God said of Adam that it was not good for him to be alone and created Eve to fill that need in Adam’s life. Similarly, we need relationships with one another in order for us to be a healthy church and to fulfill the purposes God established in Acts 2.
A healthy church has been designed by God to be committed to Him, His church, and His mission to spread the Gospel. In spite of the hardships, culture, and political atmosphere, the church in Acts thrived on this purpose. Today's church must recognize that in order to be healthy, we must commit ourselves to thriving in community together!