A Simple Look at Why the Core Messages of Jesus Still Matter Sometimes, life gets complicated—and so does church. Over the years, it’s easy for churches and their leaders to drift away from the simple, powerful teachings of Jesus and the first disciples. This isn’t about pointing fingers, but about taking an honest look at where we are and where…
“This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14 (NASB) I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who…
“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it” (Matt. 16:18 NASB). Christians have shifted the gospel’s focus. They have made it about many things other than Jesus. As a result, the church today is in dire need of reformation. Christianity…
“… The God who made the world and everything that is in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made by hands; 25 nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; 26 and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of…
“Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.” (Romans 12:2 Passion Translation (TPT) emphasis mine) Several years ago a thought came to…
“…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. ” Matthew 16:18 I prophetically sense God is preparing the body of Christ for the coming move of the Holy Spirit and reformation of the church. These days, when we think about church, we usually picture a physical building, a pastor, a pulpit, a congregation, and…
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Prov. 12:18) Proverbs 21:23 provides us with a few insightful words for the present times we a living in. It reads, “One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.” Every person’s way may seem right in his own eyes, but…
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Prov. 12:18) Reckless words have the power to wound and cause a great deal of chaos and damage. In Part 1 of this series I talked about the power of the tongue according to James Chapter 3. I want to continue this series going…
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Prov. 12:18) Observing much of the negative rhetoric, conspiracy theories and verbal assaults on people in the news media and on social media it’s sad to say that even professing Christians are subject to engaging in the onslaught of negative words. Scripture says “even…
