His Teachings

I think we can all agree that across the globe people are encountering an unusual season of mourning. Just when we think the pandemic is over, bam - another variant is in the headlines. We lost four high school students this week in a horrible attack in Michigan, and no matter what manner of justice eventually comes down, none of those involved will ever be the same.  If we are not personally impacted by this season of mourning, we all know someone close to us who is and that is why it is so crucial for us as the Body of Christ to lean and rely on The Word. In times like these, we must be like King David and look to the hills from where our help comes from. We must embrace one another, share words of encouragement and make a decision like Job, that no matter what comes we will trust in the LORD. It is not easy, but we know from past deliverances, miracles, and encounters that He can be trusted and that He will make all things beautiful in their time.  King Solomon wisely sh...

Gratitude. "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."  - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Being grateful in difficult and uncertain circumstances may seem like a tall order from an insensitive optimist, but it is indeed a refuge and comfort to fix our minds on Jehovah, Yahweh, I AM. When we give all of our cares and concerns to the Creator, our minds can rest. He never sleeps nor slumbers and He desires that we would come to Him instead of trying to solve the issue on our own. We know that following Christ does not exempt us from trials and tribulations, but we are assured that in every season whether good or bad, joyful or full of mourning, we have a Helper, Counselor, Comforter, and Friend. We are not alone.  We are not abandoned or left without help. We as the children of GOD should be able to see with our spiritual eyes that we need to keep our minds on what matters the most. While distractions seem to meet us at every turn, we are being...

Distractions abound in our society, and if we are not careful with the tools and resources we have fashioned to make our lives easier they can quickly morph into weapons of our own destruction.  Little foxes destroy the vine  (Song of Songs 2:15). Don’t ever underestimate the enemy, or  the power we have as children of the Most High God.  Jesus Christ gave us the  keys to the kingdom  and we can possess what belongs to us if we are paying attention! Like the steering wheel of a vehicle, our lives require small yet consistent corrections to ensure we do not crash. Even if we are driving on a straight path, the steering wheel can veer off easily if left unattended. “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing” - Steven Covey Thankfully, we have the Word of GOD and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to show us the way and light up the path.  If we are willing and obedient, we are assured to eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19). This is a powe...

A Letter from Your Heavenly Father. To My Beloved How long will you stand afar off? How long will you refuse to face what is already obvious? You belong to me. Please return home.  You do not need to prove anything to me or anyone else, for I know your heart.  Only return, repent and we can begin a new journey.  I have so many plans for you, and so much I want to share, but I need you to come close.  Relationships are the pulse of my connection to mankind. I am not only your Creator, if you allow me I can be your Father. I AM I AM. The abyss that you feel within will never be fulfilled. You can never replace what I have for you with what you think is best for you.  You are limited.  I am infinite.  You are flawed.  I am complete. You mean much more to me than you can comprehend.  Won’t you come home, won’t you restore what we have, won’t you turn from your profitless works? I have so much more I want to say but I need you to come closer. Come...

Pain is universal. It does not discriminate based on class, income, education, age, gender or race. Pain is a part of life -- an essential part of life. We can't avoid it. We actually need it. It is a signal, an indicator that something is wrong or something needs to be changed. Pain speaks a universal language that ALL can understand, and forces us to act. It is the same in our spiritual walk with Christ. Some have misunderstood their new life in Christ and believed they would escape pain or somehow just breeze through it.  Our new nature in Christ equips us to look at pain differently and use it differently than the world , however it does not make us immune to it.

When we feel deserted by God, or that we are being tested beyond our limits, we can be assured that there is a purpose.  Sometimes tests reveal areas within us we are unaware of, or think we've "mastered." We find ourselves responding in ways that even shock us.  At these times, we must simply ask for forgiveness and work on that area. God is faithful to forgive once we confess our sins.  More importantly, we must humble ourselves and seek His face. He knows more about us than we do yet still loves us.  So don't be discouraged if you fail a test (in your mind), because sometimes GOD is not testing us on what we think, rather testing our hearts and willingness to repent and move forward.  This race is not given to the swift or strong, rather to those who endure and keep going.  We can overcome. Our righteousness is not of ourselves.