Success in life is all about wholesome, positive relationships. But here are some eye-opening facts: 87% of our success is directly related to our ability to get along with others! 90-95% of all the people we come in contact with are moderately to … [Read more]
695. Love Is Better Than Law
In the third chapter of Galatians, Paul stated “the law is not of faith.” We’ve progressed to Galatians chapter 5, where the apostle attempts to encourage these people to avoid the pitfall of going from the freedom of grace back into the law of … [Read more]
When God Moves Into the Neighborhood
What would it look like if God moved into your neighborhood? What kind of neighbor would he be? Would people feel welcome? Would they move out of the neighborhood, afraid that God might see what they were doing? Would they … [Read more]
Who are the pillars in the church?
As a young man, I was told I was a pillar in the church. It made me feel good to hear the pastor say this, and I could hardly disagree. Of course I was a pillar. I was a good boy. I didn’t drink or smoke or do burnouts in the church car park. I … [Read more]
694. Delivered from Bondage (The Law of Commandments)
Continuing with our short series on “The Law is Not of Faith.” In the book of Galatians, Paul uses the women of Abraham (Sarah and Hagar) as illustrations while comparing the two covenants - the Old and the New. One gave birth to a child of promise … [Read more]
Guests on the Gospel of Grace Podcast
This week, Mike and Joel were the guests on a podcast by Timothy Virge called "The Gospel of Grace Podcast." We had a great time talking about a variety of things, centered around the good news of God's love and grace. … [Read more]
Don’t Tell Them Jesus Loves Them
Growing up in the late 80’s, one of my favorite singers was Steve Camp. One of his songs from that era has been on my mind lately. One line in that song simply says, “Don’t tell them Jesus loves them ‘til you’re ready to love them too.” One … [Read more]
Who is Man?
Throughout my years as a Christian, I’ve observed that most of the struggles believers face have their origin in the inaccurate or erroneous beliefs we hold regarding the true nature and character of God. Just as there is a grossly inaccurate belief … [Read more]
What Should We Do When We Fail?
It just popped up as a text on my smart phone. I read it and choked up. Religion: "I've messed up. My dad is going to kill me." Son-ship: "I've messed up. I'd better call my dad." This accurately expresses the deepest heart-cry of both a failing … [Read more]
What Should We Do When We Fail?
It just popped up as a text on my smart phone. I read it and choked up. Religion: "I've messed up. My dad is going to kill me." Son-ship: "I've messed up. I'd better call my dad." This accurately expresses the deepest heart-cry of both a failing … [Read more]
693. Children of Inheritance – Not Slaves Under the Law
Continuing on our current thread that "the law is not of faith." The Apostle Paul continues to explain and reveal the significant differences between law and faith in Galatians Chapter 4. Those who had formerly been under the law of Moses were … [Read more]
Why does Jesus wish we were cold?
“You gotta be hot, hot, hot for Jesus! You gotta get enthusiastic in evangelizing the lost. You gotta get on fire with passion for the Lord.” This is a message I used to preach, yet it is only half of what Jesus said. “You are neither cold or hot but … [Read more]
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