In embracing confession, forgiveness, and celebration, we tap into the fullness of God's grace, experiencing His transformative power in our lives.   Read More

These three words: CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE… for the follower of Jesus, I believe they are keys to experiencing the freedom and joy in life that may feel diminished, yet are within our grasp, if we would pause to CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE.  Read More

The celebrating is always designed to call our attention back to the love and presence of God in our lives. So, I take a couple of minutes to consider and remember what He has done in my life, and it sets the stage for what I know He can do TODAY!  Read More

Forgiving someone is not conditioned upon the offending party seeking your forgiveness. Ever been there, “I’m not gonna forgive them unless they come to me and admit they screwed up.” First, that gives them the power over whether we experience freedom in our life, and the truth is that power isn’t theirs to wield.   Read More

This act isn't about expressing sorrow alone; it's a proactive step towards aligning our lives with God's purpose. As we confess, we experience a release from the burdens of unacknowledged sin...  Read More

The promise of a new Heaven and a new Earth where pain and sorrow are no more offers a transformative perspective on our present lives. This hope compels us to live differently, embracing a life that reflects the values of God’s Kingdom.  Read More

“Any presence of Jesus we experience on this side of eternity is just a small taste of what is to come.”  Read More

This future is not a distant, abstract concept but a tangible reality that God is bringing to us. It is a place where all things are made new, free from the pain and sorrow of this world.   Read More

In the Jewish tradition, the engagement period was a time of preparation and anticipation. The groom would return to his father’s house to prepare a home for his bride, a process that could take up to a year.   Read More

In the ancient Jewish engagement process, a groom would extend a cup of wine to the his intended bride as an offer of a lifelong covenant. This act signified his intent to pay the bride price, prepare a place for her, and return to bring her into his home.   Read More

In essence, while we wait for the final Kingdom of God—Heaven on earth—we should be working toward and building toward that Kingdom now. Not just saying it, but living it...  Read More

"You don’t have to feed every hungry person, bring water to every thirsty person, clothe every person in need, house every homeless person, or visit every person in prison. But the question is—what is God asking you to do?"  Read More