Teaching

What About Self-Talk! What are some of the things that go through your mind when you are in a moment of being quiet and no one else is around, or even when you are around other people? Are they thoughts that uplift and encourage, or are they depressing and sad? Do these thoughts speak the language of love, comfort, health…

Our Source For Peace Hello everyone! Me again! Last time I shared about how peace is defined in the dictionary as "tranquil or quiet, or without oppressive thoughts or emotions." I also began laying the foundation of how God has peace for us and we have peace with God. There is no war between God and man. God is not…

Are you ready to go on a Short-Term Mission trip? Stop and think! In a few short months, you could be halfway around the world on a mission trip! You could be making a difference sharing the love of Christ with other believers in their local churches or sharing the Good News with the lost. It is very exciting to…

Our Source For Peace Often times we hear outcries for peace in our world because there is so much sorrow and unrest today. We don’t know where to turn to find peace. To no avail, we try all sorts of ways to experience peace in our souls. We are tired of the constant violence and destruction plaguing our society. We…

If parts 1 and 2 were largely about a couple things of what we should do as Christians to live a life that is worthwhile, then, part 3 will be about one of the attitudes or postures we should live by. Generosity Generosity isn't so much about what we give but about the heart and character of the one who…

The Uncommon Means of a Life Well-Lived Part 2 In Part 1, we briefly mentioned what life in the Upside-Down Kingdom looked like. In Part 2, lets learn about authority, serving, and the general character and demeanor of a Christian. What does Authority Look Like when It's Upside-Down? Have you noticed how so many people are focused on 'getting ahead'…

Our Ways of Doing vs. God's Way of Doing There seems to be many patterns of thought or thinking that we hold on to that we don't even know exist until someone calls them to our attention. Have you ever heard the idea of God's Kingdom being as the Upside-Down Kingdom? In, what we would normally think of a kingdom, we have…

Sharing the love of God is one thing but receiving God's love is another. I had spent many years of my life trying to love - God, family, friends, etc. To be honest with you, I found it to be a real struggle. Why? Why did it feel so hard to love? Was it because I really didn't love myself?…