Tag: god

Weekly Reflection: Hope-filled Warnings Hebrews 12:25-29 God has appointed that the end of this world will come by a great final shaking of the earth. Hebrews 12:26: “At that time His voice shook the earth, (This is referring to Mt Sinai in Exodus 19:18) but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake… Continue reading Weekly Reflection: 07/15/2026

Church Structure part 2 The destination doesn’t change but sometimes the vehicle does. The destination is God’s glory, worship of God. It’s the Great Commission, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” It is the Great Commandment, to love God with your entire being and to love one another. It’s to fill the universe with… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/04/26

The Trellis and the Vine The two images of the trellis and the vine are used to describe two aspects of Christian ministry. A trellis, of course, is a structure that is used to support, to hold up, a vine. In this metaphor the trellis refers to the administrative work within a church, church structure,… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/27/26

Serving for God’s Glory “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”  1 Corinthians‬ 10‬:31‬ “And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke‬ 4‬:8‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Do all for the glory of God. This… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/11/26

Seek the Lord (Isaiah 55:6-9) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SEEK THE LORD? Calling upon Him. “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;” (Isaiah‬ 55‬:6‬ ESV)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ If you set yourself to seek the Lord, the first thing you will do is call on the Lord. The religious… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/28/26

Come Everyone Who Thirsts (Isaiah 55:1-7) If the world we live in were a river, which way is the current flowing, toward Jesus or away from Him? I think we would all answer quickly, “The current of the world is flowing away from Jesus.” If this is true what is a great danger that we… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/14/26

Abide: Why does it feel so hard?  Let me give a few texts: Hebrews 12:14 – “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Colossians 3:5 - “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/26/26

Abiding: Working with God by Grace Through Faith John 15:1 - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Jesus is the True Vine, He is the source of life, love, power; the source of everything we need. We live moment by moment with Him and dependent upon Him. (Future grace) John… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/10/26

Abiding in Our True Identity Illustration from Greek Mythology: Two poems traditionally credited to Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey contain characters called Sirens. Sirens, who pretend to be beautiful women with amazing voices, try to entice and allure sailors, who pass their island. They convince them they just want to entertain them with beautiful melodies. What they… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/3/26