If God were to come to earth as a man what would you expect? Would you expect him to rise to power and rule the world? Honestly, most of us, if we were to really think about it, would probably admit that Jesus did the exact opposite of what we would expect him to do. […]
The Four Letter Word Jesus Used (It May Make You Cringe)
Imagine the scene. You’re one of the disciples of Jesus. He is traveling all around, preaching and teaching, sharing the good news of the Kingdom of God. Crowds are flooding in to hear him preach. This particular day the sun is out and the clouds are scarce. It’s a perfect day to be outside. As […]
Standing Small at 6’10” – Octavius Ellis
Not too far removed from our thoughts are the events from a few days ago. A team made history by going 36-0 in the middle of the greatest season in NCAA basketball history. An army of 7 footers focused to take down anyone in their path. A following so large they form their own “Nation”. A storied program […]
Truth or Lie? God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle
Don’t worry, God won’t give you more than you can handle. You’ve heard it before, I’m sure. This statement is used often by many. Maybe you have said it to a hurting friend. Maybe someone has said it to you while you were dealing with something. It’s a nice little cliche, but it is truth […]
1 Thing Every Christian Absolutely Must Have
As a brand new Christian, I can remember my first experience of acquiring this one thing. My wife, Sara and I, would end up getting to church rather early and we would do something simple. As I think back, this was the start of what we get to experience today. Smiles and a Door
God Has a Challenge For You: Will You Accept It?
God is a giving God and He has a challenge for you. In only one location of Scripture does God tell His people to test Him in something. Wonder what that is? What would God possibly tell His people to test Him in? When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He quoted from Deuteronomy 6:16, “Do […]