Psalm 103 is a perfect opportunity for us reflect on the mercies of God and be encouraged by who He is and what He has done for us. My challenge is that we would spend time Praying this Psalm and reflect on what a wonderful God we serve. How could we not desire to Bless the Lord because of the mercy He has shown us?
Psalm 103 (NKJV)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Read More…
Click link below to watch “A Real Conversation About Race and the Church” presented On Sunday July 17, 2016 where Pastor Matt from Sandals Church in Riverside California was joined by a diverse panel of pastors and law enforcement leaders for a real, public conversation about race and the church.
“The recent events in Baton Rouge, St. Paul and Dallas have resurfaced a history of hurt and division in our nation and caused every single one of us to consider the state of race relations in America. It is easy to be divided when it seems as though no one is listening.
So how should we respond? Honestly, we don’t know.
What we do know is that the church is called to be a place and a people of healing, community and hope.
It’s not easy to come up with one response to the events that have taken place in America over the last week, and while it may not be our place to provide a solution, we can provide a space for a conversation.
On Sunday, July 17, 2016 Pastor Matt was joined by a diverse panel of pastors and law enforcement leaders for a real, public conversation about race and the church”.
Why is patience so hard? Does anyone truly understand what it means to be patient? What is the longest amount of time you’ve had to wait for something? How many of us have said, “I almost lost my patience.”
So, what is patience?
One of the definitions that I found in Read More…
In the gospel of Matthew chapter 6, Jesus tells us not to worry about food, clothes, and shelter. The Father understands what we need and will provide. Jesus explains that the Father even clothes the grass of the field. What an interesting concept to consider? I mean when I look at the grass in my yard, I just see grass. I never thought of Read More…
Psalm 51 was written by David when he sought forgiveness and repentance after he had slept with Bathsheba. David was supposed to be leading his army into battle but he chose to stay home. We read in 2nd Samuel 11 how David found himself in a situation in which he was tempted with sex. David had great power and was able to do anything he wanted and he wanted Bathsheba. He chose to use his God given power to Read More…
We Cannot Be Silent: Speaking Truth to a Culture Redefining Sex, Marriage, and the Very Meaning of Right and Wrong by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
We Cannot Be Silent was written by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. who serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world.
We Cannot Be Silent is a book that specifically addresses Sex and how it has been redefined in our Read More…
The Epistle of James: Proven Character Through Testing was written by Zane C. Hodges. Hodges taught New Testament Greek and exegesis at Dallas Theological Seminary for over 27 years. Zane C. Hodges went on to glory on November 23rd, 2008.
In Hodge’s commentary of James, he addresses many Read More…
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