It's a given that God reveals himself to his people to show that he is their Lord. But, God also reveals himself to those outside his kingdom because he, too, is their Lord. All...
As we read through the Bible, we are often amazed/comforted/intrigued/dismayed by how God interacts with people. Sometimes it seems to make perfect sense, and other times we...
It's been humbling to see God move our English ministry to be involved in his mission of making disciples who make disciples. As we look forward to a brand new year let us live...
As we worship on this last Sunday of 2020, we transition to a new year with anticipation that God is continuing to work in powerful ways in transforming lives. We are not...
With everything that transpired in 2020, it's hard to maintain an attitude of hope. But the message of Christmas, and the call for followers of Christ is to be an example of...
Have you ever seen a movie or TV show where a dam burst and torrential water poured out to the land below? It is rather overwhelming and the affect is undeniable. When God the...
In a year full of suffering and darkness, the feeling of bleakness can take over. Not only is there a hope to cling onto, God promises a joy so obvious will come that it cannot...
One thing the year 2020 has revealed to us is humanity's sinful nature, brokenness and penchant for unrighteous behavior. In this Advent season, we must long for something...
One of the biggest reasons for joy in my life? All of you! The pandemic has made this even more apparent as we try to find the right balance between wisdom and care. The end...
We have so many reasons to be joyful about. One is knowing that God desires us to bear fruit throughout all of life. This will entail making choices that reflect his...
In the midst of the storms and challenges of life, we have been given a gift: God's perspective on the situation. No matter if it is a tough situation at home, a relationship...
2020 has been a year with challenges, problems, fears, and troubles. However, as a Christ-follower, we must also remember God's grace, blessings, joys, peace, and love. In this...
Too many voices have filled the airwaves of life, many seeking to destroy what God had originally created in his image. But, the death and resurrection of Jesus offers humanity...
Let's face it, it's easy to get used to the routine of life and to settle in what we know. It's nice having the comforts of life and to live by the status quo. But this has...
When would a person allow someone else to drive his/her car without knowing where they are heading? Let's assume it is foggy, at night time, and in a part of the world with...
You might have heard some people say that “the ends justify the means.” That is, as long as the “good” result is reached, how we get there is not that important. However, the...
We tend to look down on people because we think we know them and understand the situations they are in. So, what happens when God opens our eyes to see beauty, rather than...
It has been a challenging time in the last several months as people are struggling with physical health, emotional volatility, and relational stretching like never before. In...
How often do we see a need or injustice taking place in someone's life but we choose to ignore it or pretend it doesn't exist? The barrier of saying "It is not my problem" must...
This passage has so much in it, but variations of the word, "appear" shows up several times. What was John trying to highlight? He is talking to professing believers, and...
As John concludes his letter in 1 John, he encourages his readers to know who they truly are in Christ Jesus. Despite the heresies creeping into the early church, he reminds...
How can followers of Christ know that God’s message about salvation through Jesus is true? John points us to three reliable witnesses that testify that Jesus is God’s son,...
We normally attribute victory solely to hard work and training. But, in 1 John, overcoming the world's influence takes faith - "And this is the victory that has overcome the...
The words "perfect" and "love" are used several times in this passage. John seems to say that God desires to perfect our love for Him and others by what His perfect love does...
"We live in a time when many people claim to know the truth. Their faith is real, but in what (or whom) is their faith placed? John wrote about the most essential doctrine...
The definition of love comes from many different sources. But, the one definition of love that completely altered the course of human history is this "By this we know love, that...
This passage has so much in it, but variations of the word, "appear" shows up several times. What was John trying to highlight? He is talking to professing believers, and...
There are endless distractions that can drag our attention away from what’s most important in our lives. John lays out a dual pronged approach to be applied to our souls so we...
"To love one another" is God's command for his people since the beginning of time. By living it out, Jesus demonstrated what loving one another fully looks like. And when the...