Giving God Just Enough

Giving God Just Enough Over the years, I have heard many sermons on God giving us exactly what we need when we need it, but it dawned on me recently that it is so easy to fall into the trap of giving God just enough. For some of us, we struggle with different views inContinue reading “Giving God Just Enough”

What does the Bible say about believing lies

What does the Bible say about believing lies “What does the Bible say about believing lies” was the topic of the sermon that week. Captured in the title, I started thinking about the realization I had just days prior: I believed a lie as truth. Have you ever experienced that? Believing the lies in yourContinue reading “What does the Bible say about believing lies”

When a Pastor has gone way out of line

When a pastor has gone way out of line “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the JewishContinue reading “When a Pastor has gone way out of line”

The Evil Grinch!

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven butContinue reading “The Evil Grinch!”

Getting lost in the Crowd Mentality

“Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.”” Luke 8:52   I found what Jesus said very interesting. After all, if one person says that someone is dead then there may be some doubt. But, a whole crowd who were wailing and mourning standsContinue reading “Getting lost in the Crowd Mentality”

God’s gift to you

“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I willContinue reading “God’s gift to you”

Top reasons not to tithe

“I was on the altar but he took me off of it”, said my friend. For those that know me well, I couldn’t help my facial expression after that one! My quick response, I have to say was not godly… “You wanted him to take you off the alter!” Everyone started laughing at that responseContinue reading “Top reasons not to tithe”

What truth are you believing?

“You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?” Galatians 5:7 When you start a race, you usually start off really well. Pretend you are running a 26.2  mile marathon race (ok, I’m already dying just thinking about it… but I digress..). You are at theContinue reading “What truth are you believing?”

Go ahead and Gossip!?

“Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign,went out to meet him. So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the wholeContinue reading “Go ahead and Gossip!?”

Connected to the Source

I am standing in front of a group of 17 adults who are all watching me attentively as I answer a question asked during our bible study. In my mind I truly am not connected to what my mouth is saying but I am getting quite a few nods and smiles so it must beContinue reading “Connected to the Source”