The Basis of Faith

“So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-7 NLT) Though every person in every generation has and does exercise faith in something, we still wrestleContinue reading “The Basis of Faith”

Show Up! Blow Up! Throw Up! Grow Up!

“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way moreContinue reading “Show Up! Blow Up! Throw Up! Grow Up!”

Who or What Are Demons?

“Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” (Matthew 10:1 NLT) While this isn’t a common theme from many pulpits in America, the Lord has prompted me to address the subject of demons for a few reasons. But first,Continue reading “Who or What Are Demons?”

The Fear of Believing

“’Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.’”                 (Matthew 1:20a NLT) Fear is a very real and present danger when it comes to understanding and carrying out God’s will. It has many implications and can often be confusing and disturbing. But if we’re patient and openContinue reading “The Fear of Believing”