“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was … Read moreTaking Shelter In Jesus Part One (20110208 & 20100928)
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (Psalm 42:1-2, NIV). The Psalmist has it right! He knows where truth is found. He knows where the freedom that does not … Read moreWhy Pant For God? (20110207 & 20100927)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZoWsenUz6A]Shall not perish! Perish from what? Perish from life; to be separated, to be torn or ripped away from life itself. And what is life? Truly, life is a quality of existence. A very different quality of existence is death. Once we have born we will always exist. The real question is the quality of … Read moreGod Still Loves You Part 4 (20110203)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2lqZ3iLcO0]It is true in life; we lift up, and speak of what we believe in. This is true of both people and organizations. It is part of the very fabric that makes us tick. It is even true of churches. The thing you speak of the most is probably the thing you believe in the … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 5 (20110128)
How do you know who or what someone really believes in? The answer is really quite simple; it is the one in whom someone can’t but help to speak about in a positive and glowing manner! Think about it! You know your friend or family member is really pumped up about someone or something when … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 4 (20110127)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyAPV1bj-C0]Who are you lifting up? Are you honest with yourself about the sin in your own life? Do you present the image that you are better than others; the image that you do not have any sin? In 1 John 1:8 we read, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the … Read moreThe Lifting Up of Jesus Part 3 (20110126)