Discernment is the ability to make good judgments, to accurately analyze situations to know right from wrong and to know truth from falsehood. It is an important skill for spiritual leaders and for all followers of Jesus. In a world that is getting more and more confusing, your ability to be discerning will give you … Continue reading Discernment
Author: Derek Spain
Love in Action
Love is defined in a lot of ways in our American culture. There are a lot of uses for the word love: we love the beach, we love our family, we love God, we love certain types of music, we love cheeseburgers, we love the furniture in our home, and the list goes on and … Continue reading Love in Action
What Great Love!
Brothers and sisters, you cannot imagine how much God loves you. He created you, forming you in your mother's womb. He watched you grow up, protecting you even when you didn't know it. He drew you to himself, showing you that Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead as the guarantee of … Continue reading What Great Love!
Discerning Truth From Lies
Messages bombard you every day. How do you know what is the truth? In the Christmas movie Elf, the lead character Buddy the Elf walks through Manhattan for the first time, taking in all of the sights. He notices a sign on the window of a cafe and enters to congratulate the cafe owners. He … Continue reading Discerning Truth From Lies
How do we KNOW that we know Jesus?
I learned a great question to ask a few years ago: "Have you come to a place in your life that you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to heaven when you die?" How would you answer that question? Some people say, "I hope so" Some people say, … Continue reading How do we KNOW that we know Jesus?
So That You May Not Sin
Sin wrecks your life. It may seem fun for a moment, but the consequences of sin are damaging to you and those around you. God's Word shows us the way to be forgiven and the way to avoid sin in our daily walk of life. 1 John 1:5-10 5 This is the message we have … Continue reading So That You May Not Sin
Four Reasons for Joy!
Every day, life events can beat you up and beat you down. Your enemy, the devil, seeks to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus came to earth to give you life, eternal life and abundant life, a life full of joy. You can experience joy in daily life, no matter what life throws your way. … Continue reading Four Reasons for Joy!
Fully Restored!
Restorations are amazing. Have you ever seen a rusted-out vehicle restored to mint condition? How about a dilapidated building fully restored? How about the restoration of a relationship? That last one may be the most amazing restoration of all. We are sinners by nature and by choice. By the grace of God, when we put … Continue reading Fully Restored!
2018 NFL Schedule
Here is the 2018 NFL regular season schedule, all in one place. Hope your team has a good season unless your team is playing the Patriots, Giants or Falcons. And remember, it's only a game. I'm constantly having to remind myself of that. 1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value but godliness … Continue reading 2018 NFL Schedule
153 Fish!
Everyone loves surprises. Let me rephrase that: everyone loves GOOD surprises. Let me rephrase that once more: after the initial shock of being surprised wears off and their heart rate returns to normal, everyone loves the blessings received by good surprises. In John 21:1-14, we read a story of an encounter Jesus had with his … Continue reading 153 Fish!