The Prerequisite for the Kingdom | Pr. Taylor Hinkle Jesus opened His ministry with a surprising declaration: blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Being poor in spirit does not mean being weak or defeated. It means recognizing your genuine spiritual need before God
Face Time | Pavel Zubkov In Luke 9:51, Jesus steadfastly set His face toward Jerusalem, fully aware of what awaited Him. His resolve was not rooted in ignoring the difficulty but in fixing His eyes on the destination. When the Samaritans rejected Him, His disciples wanted to call down fire
A False Balance and a Just Weight | Daniel Gordan Most of us would never consider ourselves dishonest, but our everyday transactions reveal more about our faith than we might expect. Proverbs 11:1 declares that a false balance is an abomination to God, while a just weight is His delight.
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On the Rollercoaster with Jesus | Dr. Thomas Shepherd Life rarely moves in a straight line, and Mark chapter 5 gives us two powerful stories that prove it. Jairus, a synagogue ruler, came to Jesus in desperation when his twelve-year-old daughter was dying. On the way, a woman who had
To Tithe or Not to Tithe, That Is the Question | Pr. Daniel Gordan Tithing is one of the most debated topics in the church, but the book of Malachi offers a surprisingly rich and challenging perspective when read in full context. The people of Israel were withholding their tithes
Keeping Your Eye in the Keyhole | Jon Gusky The Church of Philadelphia in Revelation received no rebuke from Jesus, only commendation. It was a church with little strength that had stopped trusting in itself and kept God’s word without denying His name. Jesus described Himself as the one who
