An alarming new trend has developed as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve—mental health hotlines of all kinds are reporting a dramatic spike in calls. A recent article in The Washington Post reported a federal emergency hotline for people in emotional distress registered a more than 1,000 percent increase in April compared with the same time last…
In a world that is spinning out of control. In a world experiencing the birth pangs associated with the soon return of Jesus, many seem to get all discombobulated and twisted out of sorts with fear and anxiety. In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus, in speaking to his disciples, challenges them the WATCH. This in…
Life is really a big cycle. You are born, you grow up, most people mature, you end up aging, and then one day you die. Organizations and churches also go through a similar cycle. One day you are on top, and the next day you are in decline facing the dreaded death cycle. There are…
Ever wonder WHY God would use you to share the Good News? Ever wonder what your gifts are? As we look at scripture we see that God takes us where we are and develops us into His disciples. He starts with our strengths and then add to them other gifts in order to build up…
What is the single greatest predictor of success? Why do some people succeed while others fail? The greatest predictor of success is not your IQ, your good looks, physical health, or even your emotional intelligence. The greatest predictors of success in any walk of life have something to do with grit. So what is grit…
The covenant promise to David was a new focal point of the Mosaic covenant. From first to last it was a messianic promise and prophecy. When the apostles and other disciples came to understand the Messiah’s mission and Jesus’ fulfillment of that mission, their lives were changed. Ours will be too when our eyes are…
Have you left your birthday or Christmas gifts unwrapped? Or maybe I opened my gift of a brand new kitchen stove and decided that it is only for me so I will never let you or any of my family enjoy the delicious food that is prepared on it.Or are you trying to walk with…
Jesus stated in John 14:12 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. So here is the question… Do you believe in Jesus? Are you prepared to do the…
How did Jesus share the “Good News” of His Kingdom? He mingled with humanity. He sympathized with people, met their needs and won their confidence. In a word, “Relationship”. Jesus came in to relationship with humanity and then invited them to follow Him. We are called to do the same. Join us in person or…
The greatest need in our church today is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. On the Day of Pentecost nearly 2000 years ago, the early church received this outpouring and 3000 people came to know Jesus. What’s amazing is that just 50 days before this amazing event, the disciples were arguing about who would be…