In a world of turmoil in the sovereign freedom that God gives humanity, many will say “Why doesn’t this loving God do something about this mess!” Some will declare our faith irrelevant, or consider it an obstacle towards real solutions. We were promised persecution and for God to give us a timely response. Let’s not be afraid of cynicism coming our way, but trust that God will give us the strength to hold our ground. Read more

“In the shadow of His hand hath He hid me” (Isaiah 49:2) Too often in our happy charismatic world of blissful faith we fail to realize that shade is as necessary as sunshine. We want blue skies with only occasional puffy clouds, and the clouds should look like bunnies. No wind, at least not enough to mess with our hair; just a gentle breeze, please. Toss in a whole lot of flowers, and add some soothing worship music in the... Read more

¿Esta  tu amor aumentando y volviéndose mas tierno, mas atrevido y mas visible? ¿O se ha vuelto más discriminador, más calculador, menos vulnerable y menos disponible? Este es un hecho muy importante, pues nuestro cristianismo solamente es tan verdadero como lo sea nuestro amor. Una notable disminución en nuestra capacidad de amar evidencia que estamos desarrollando una fortaleza de amor frio en nosotros.¡Cuídate de la  falta de perdón!“Y por haberse multiplicado la maldad, el amor de muchos se enfriara” (Mateo... Read more

Is your love growing and becoming softer, brighter, more daring and more visible? Or is it becoming more discriminating, more calculating, less vulnerable and less available? This is a very important issue, for your Christianity is only as real as your love. A measurable decrease in your ability to love is evidence that a stronghold of cold love is developing within you. Guard Against Unforgiveness!“Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold” (Matt. 24:12). A major area of... Read more

He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry.  As soon as he hears it, he answers you. And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,  “this is the way, walk in it,”…Then you will defile your carved idols overlaid with silver and your... Read more

God is not an optimist. He is a realist with a joyful disposition. He is also confident, carefree and generous. He smiles, laughs, sings and dances through His relationships. He knows the heart of man, yet is no pessimist. He does not get hung up on negatives; instead, He prefers goodness, mercy, grace and lovingkindness to display His demeanor. His love never ceases and never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). He will use truth to set people free not put them... Read more

Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. when it is actually a sign of great strength. Real life begins with the reality of self while rejecting all pretenses. To the level we allow ourselves to be ourselves before God and mankind is the level of healing and wholeness we will receive and live by. Healthy and whole people live authentically and allow others to see them as they really are, imperfections and all. Read more

Losing our souls means to lose touch with our center and true calling in life. We can become so distracted by all that is happening around us that we can become fragmented and confused. Take care not to be deceived as many will come in Christ’s or other names promising all sorts of experiences. It is important for us to be of sober mind, and remain faithfully centered on Christ Himself, His Kingdom, and His glory. Read more

Jesus, John the Baptist, and the apostles went about proclaiming the kingdom–not the church (read Matthew 3:2, 4:17, 10:7; Acts 28:30-31). Although the church is in the kingdom, it is not the entire kingdom. “Kingdom” denotes the rule of God over the whole cosmos, not just a single entity on the earth, like the church. In spite of this, most preaching today has as its goal to get people to make a weekly two-hour commitment to come to a building... Read more

Come what may, we are all called to live each moment to the fullest. As ambassadors of God’s love, we each share in bringing the light of His love to the world around us. There are countless opportunities each day to testify of His goodness and of His Everlasting Kingdom. The many disasters in our world, and all the tragedies that happen to people each day are opportunities to extend ourselves, Himself to others Read more