Loving God and Others by Making Disciples who Make Disciples

Ephesians 6:16 Shield of Faith

Our advisory seeks to hinder our relationship and walk with God. Paul refers to this as shooting flaming arrows at us. These arrows are meant to pierce, enflame, and overwhelm us. But Paul tells us to pick up the Shield of Faith which will block and distinguish EVERY arrow. What is meant by that and…

Ephesians 6:10-14 Breastplate of Righteousness

Most will not argue about the definition of Righteousness. But where there is contention is the standard of Righteousness. Who and what is the standard? How do we measure it? Is it self? Government? Popular opinion? It is vital to get this right because putting on God’s Breastplate of Righteousness and being protected from our…

Ephesians 6:10-14 Belt of Truth

We are victorious in Christ. But are you experiencing that victory? So many Christians today struggle to live out the Walk Paul urges us to Walk in Ephesians. We struggle with the same divorce, false doctrine, and sin as the world. We may feel guilty and “Try Harder” but Paul tells us that we need…

New Year New Strength

As we enter into the new year, some of us are overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged, or maybe even demoralized. We don’t have the strength to face another day. If we are not in that season of life currently, we have been or we know someone who is. A flip of the calendar and a new year…

The Heart of Christmas is Peace Luke 2:8-14

Peace is not usually associated with Christmas. It is usually a stressful time for adults with the travel. traffic, shopping, cooking, and In-laws. Or maybe it is a difficult time because you lost a loved one. It is easy to be distracted by the Holiday haunts and to do lists so I invite you to…

The Heart of Christmas is Hope Isaiah 9:2-7

We often hear the true meaning of Christmas is, good will toward men, or family, or togetherness, or charity. These things are not inherently bad and may be practiced at Christmas time. But they are NOT the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus Christ is the true meaning of Christmas. I invite you this advent season…

New in Christ

As the Church we are called to be salt and light to the world. This indicates that we must be distinctly different. But Jesus warns that we can have our light hidden and our saltiness lost. This happens as a result of sin and being just like the world. So Paul echoes the same command…