Our words minister to those who hear them. They either minister grace or they cause people to turn away hurt and dejected; they may even bear the scars from our careless words for an entire life.

Tamim … being made thoroughly whole, rejecting double-mindedness and making the Word of God the only lens through which I view life.

Our order from headquarters: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Active worship was just that -- there was a work assignment that was required of them -- required of us all per orders of the Lord Jesus Himself. We are assigned to Love God and Love People.

When our minds are being flooded with fear and doubt they are times that God makes His presence known. It is during these times that our faith is stretched to "hold on"...

As my heart has so often cried out to the Father: “Show us Your Glory, Lord!” … I hear the voice of my Father: “Look to Jesus for in Him you will find the fulness of My Glory!”

I'm a seeker of Truth because Jesus is Truth. Jesus isn't the gifts. Jesus isn't the sermon. Jesus isn't the book. Jesus IS the Truth and I will seek Truth until the day I leave this world.

Seeds of discord have been sown in the soil of this great nation and it is those discordant seeds that have been allowed to grow and reproduce unchecked and without boundaries.

The Law of Christ can be summarized in one word: LOVE. To truly love God and love people is to fulfill the Law of Christ, to rein in the impulses of the flesh...

James is admonishing us to be CONVINCED from the depths of our heart that whatever we’re facing is going to produce something in our lives that is profitable for us and for the Kingdom of God.

Don’t fall into the trap of treating the world as the world treats you. Set a higher standard for your life so the love of Christ will show through every word, every deed, and every step you take.

Mankind cannot truly have fear of God until they know Him and His nature. Because this age we live in is so self-centered, few are found who truly set their heart to KNOW God as He reveals Himself to us in His Word.

“Equal Justice Under Law“, inscribed on the front of the Supreme Court building facing the Capitol, has its origin based on the Fourteenth Amendment which states (in part):

Hogwash has a way of speaking louder than honesty or honor. Let’s be discerning when listening to the media or teaching.

Those nearly dead, dried-up leaves were dancing unashamedly without leaving the tree, as if to show the importance of clinging to their source and remaining joyful even when the winds of adversity (the impending winter season) were blowing.

The Bride of Christ must decide now: Are we to be a servant bride or a master bride? The answer is found in the surrendered heart.

Worship is born out of a love relationship. If we love Him, we will worship Him! Actually, our acts of love ARE worship! True worship takes place on the inside … in the heart or spirit of the worshipper.

“Each burden we have to carry has once been laid on the shoulders of Immanuel.” Because of Him, we have confidence of success … He was born for adversity so we could walk in victory—His victory!