Resisting the Devil and His Temptations

Resisting the Devil and His Temptations

Matthew 4:1-11 Believe it or not, Jesus was tempted. The book of Matthew retells the encounter that Jesus had with Satan. And for me, it’s a little different than what I normally picture when I imagine dealing with Satan himself. Here’s what we don’t find in it… We...
Prayer is Greater than Sleep

Prayer is Greater than Sleep

Mark 1:32-35 “32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick…35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he...

Embracing God’s Comfort

Growing up in the church I always knew God as strength and power and someone who always saves the day–similar to how I view my own father. It wasn’t until a few years ago though, that I really started to contemplate God as playing the role of a Mother as well....
Are You Wasting Your Life of Jesus?

Are You Wasting Your Life of Jesus?

    “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” John 12:3 Imagine that you’re a senior in High School,...
The Benefits of Suffering

The Benefits of Suffering

It’s true, life really does suck sometimes, but what if those bumps or head-on collisions on the road of life have a real benefit for us? Here’s a different idea, what if hard times in life are meant for our benefit? Hard times are going to come to us all, they’re...
Deciding Who Jesus Is

Deciding Who Jesus Is

Have you decided who Jesus is yet? There is this intriguing chapter in the Gospel of John that really nails three types of people who are deciding who Jesus is. (John 7:25-52) Which one are you? Group one: THE CONFUSED John 7:40 “When they heard these words, some of...