After Adam and Eve fall into sin, God started in on the serpent. He would then address the woman, and finally, the man. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreThe Curse - How the World Is (Genesis 3:14-19)
The Curse -
How the World Is
(Genesis 3:14-19)
07 Exile Love -- 1 Peter 1:22-25 -- The Grace of Exile #07
# 07 Exile Love -- 1 Peter 1:22-25 -- The Grace of Exile
Read moreArchival Post: Many Desperately Need the New Family of the Church
Many Desperately Need the New Family of the Church
Archival Post
Family and friends may stand at a distance, but God’s people do not. They are a new family and people-group for the wayward sinner. When Christ and his blood come rushing in to heal the repentant, a new member is added to the family. Angels sing.
Read moreExile Hope -- 1 Peter 1:3-5 -- The Grace Of Exile #2
02 Exile Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: A New Father
A New Father
Archival Post & Podcast
King David was not King Hezekiah’s dad, not even close. Though they were related, Hezekiah was over a dozen generations removed from David, hundreds of years separated the men and their reigns over God’s people. But David’s blood flowed in Hezekiah’s veins, and when his father, Ahaz, proved to be a wicked king, Hezekiah distanced himself. When Ahaz died, Hezekiah “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.” (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Are You Anchored In God's Promise?
Are You Anchored In God's Promise?
Archival Post
Hebrews 6:18 says we can "have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us." You might immediately think of a hope or a dream. As the author tells of Abraham and how he clung to God's promise, you might find the strength to hold onto promises you think God has personally made to you.
Read moreVideo Message: Blessed Leadership
Blessed Leadership
In a storm, on a boat, on his way to Rome, Paul’s leadership was blessed by the Spirit of God. In Acts 27 Paul begged the people in charge, the Centurion and the captain of the ship to avoid the storm. But they ignored prisoner Paul. But for Paul God’s hope abounded, God had appeared to him and said “God has granted you all those who sail with you.”
Read moreVideo Message: From Rags to Riches
From Rags to Riches
In the ultimate Rags to Riches story- Joseph, was the second most powerful man in the entire world. And it appeared that overnight he had turned into this incredible man, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Read moreArchival Post: How Hezekiah Handled Stressful News
How Hezekiah Handled Stressful News
Archival Post
Have you ever been presented with a report or news which floored you? Has an impossible situation ever been thrown in your lap? Have you ever been given news, a bill, a task, a responsibility, that you could never in a million years handle? If you have, you are in Hezekiah's company. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreWhen You Feel Worn Down, He is Faithful (Job 14:18-19)
When You Feel Worn Down, He Is Faithful
(Job 14:18-19)
Job's hope was at its low ebb. Through his trials, in his despair, every expectation of good was displaced. He felt like a mountain crumbling away. Or like a stone pummeled by the waters until it became nothing. Hope eroded, worn down. Desperation filled his heart. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
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