My friend Scott sent me an important message this morning about doubt, faith, and trust in God. Because it spoke strongly to me, I felt compelled to share it with you after receiving Scott’s permission. This is a season in Christ were we must “trust in Him” completely, even when things going on around us […]
This evening I received an email from a friend who wrote, “Brother Joseph, This Wisdom Hunter teaching (below) about having “radical trust” is what is required for me at this time in my life. I have a suspicion I may not the only one that needs this same radical trust in Christ at this time […]
Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves […]
“Continue to do the right thing!” – former Virginia Governor Mark Warner to Georgia Willis Then Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22) […]
Many become Christians. Most walk away. Why? – www.disciplinganother.com To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2Timothy 1:2) Who do you have in your life that you are discipling? My pastor, Matt Gregory, has told me on several occasions, that everyone needs three types […]
“Faith is the willingness to look foolish.” – Mark Batterson So he (Zacchaeus) ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him (Jesus), for he was to pass that way. (Luke 19:4) On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your willingness to look foolish for God? How desperate are […]
“I am committed to helping those who are committed to helping me.” – Mike Barber “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. […]
God loves people more than any thing. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) What does it mean to you to trust in the Lord with all your heart? In what area of […]
The Lord will provide peace, purpose, joy, healing, and much more. And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together. (Genesis 22:8) In what ways are you trusting God to meet your needs? This morning after spending a few hours of […]
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent in doing nothing. – George Bernard Shaw And the people said to Joshua, “The LORD our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!” (Joshua 24:24) What would you do if there was no way you […]