But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 ESV) Today’s focal Scripture is one that cuts to the heart of me. If Read more
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears Read more
It was with great anticipation, prayer, and expectation that the Sanctuary repair project began this week. Our partners at EM Jack began the project on Tuesday of this week and we are incredibly excited to share this update with you. Before we dive too far into this update, we would Read more
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 ESV) Yesterday we explored the truth that what you consume will consume you. Read more
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2 ESV) I want to share a startling truth with you: there is a Read more
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. (James 4:17 ESV) Chances are likely that if you’ve ever dealt with kids, you’ll know this truth well: there are lies of commission (things you say that aren’t true) and lies of Read more
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8 ESV) Here is a secret: no great relationship happens by accident. If I wasn’t intentional, consistent, thoughtful, and concerned about my relationship with my wife, I Read more
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a Read more
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Psalm 139:23-24 ESV) Humility is defined by Merriam-Webster as: not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive. Biblically, Read more
Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, Read more