Each week our pastors study diligently to deliver practical, thought-provoking messages from the Word of God.
In this episode, we reference the time in Jewish history when King Josiah initiated reforms in the temple, eradicated idolatry, and introduced nationwide changes based on the law of Moses. The prophet Jeremiah, however, accused the nation of using the temple for criminal activities. He emphasized the importance of authentic worship and personal connection with God, warning against superficiality—a warning ancient Jews and Christians alike would do well to heed.
Read MoreFor every good choice we make, there are often many we regret. We all know the pain of poor decisions. Good or bad, our lives are made up of the decisions we make. Decisions determine the direction we go in life. Rather than living life by default, we ought to determine what kind of life we want to live. Good questions lead to good decisions, which lead to a good life.
Read MoreA lack of gratitude creates something that is ugly. It is destructive and originates with Satan. Discontentment robs us of the joy of having enough. Discontentment is a complaint against God and would be better directed at ourselves than at our circumstances. All of us are where we are for a reason. We often find ourselves on the road we travel down. We live in a world of sowing and reaping: good for good and evil for evil. Additionally, we are where we are because God has at least allowed us to be here. Through faith, we can have joy in the midst of our circumstances knowing that He is in control.
Read MoreGod sometimes lets us face hard times because He knows we will go through even more difficult times in the future. He’s preparing us. If we’re not careful, we can complain about these difficulties and fail to realize that God is preparing us for something even more difficult. If we can’t take the prep, how will we ever handle the real test?
Read MoreAs Children of God, we all face very big moments, moments in which someone's eternal destiny may be on the line. However, when faced with these moments, we often make excuses. If you say "yes" to the excuse, you say "no" to the opportunity. We must focus on the opportunity, not the excuses.
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