“I am the true grapevine, and My Father is the gardener, He cuts off every branch of Mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they well produce even more.” (John 15:1-2 NLT) Knowing WHAT is true begins to unfold when we meet the One who is theContinue reading “What Is True!”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Our Identity
“But a famine came upon Egypt and Canaan. There was great misery, and our ancestors ran out of food. Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons – our ancestors – to buy some. The second time they went, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and they wereContinue reading “Our Identity”
Unanswered or Unoffered?
“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,“ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you canContinue reading “Unanswered or Unoffered?”
The Prize Ahead
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT) HeavenContinue reading “The Prize Ahead”
Weakness
“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Every human being has weakness in some area or avenue of their life. We canContinue reading “Weakness”
How Are You Known?
“A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad. You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A goodContinue reading “How Are You Known?”
Radiate
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.” (Psalm 37:5-6 NLT) When I think of the term radiate the thought that comes to mind is our old houseContinue reading “Radiate”
Unforgiveness
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15 NLT) Isn’t it almost comical how quickly we want to receive forgiveness, but how reluctant we are to offer it? And yes, of course, itContinue reading “Unforgiveness”
Four Steps to Strengthening Your Worldview (Part 3)
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2 NIV) *Please read carefully this third teaching by Pastor Rick Warren on the subject of our Worldview. This is the only time in the four years of offering this blog that I’ve dedicated three straightContinue reading “Four Steps to Strengthening Your Worldview (Part 3)”
Why Your Worldview Matters (Part 2)
“For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . . everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.” (Colossians 1:16 MSG) *Today’s post is the second of three in the series by Pastor Rick Warren giving us insight regarding why our worldview matters. Read this article in its original format by clickingContinue reading “Why Your Worldview Matters (Part 2)”
Walking With Jesus 