Reading: Luke 24:13-49 - Sometimes we can be so focused on our problems and disappointments, that we may miss what the Lord in doing in our lives. We can see that in the lives of two of Jesus' disciples, and how the Lord Himself helped them to understand that what He has done is absolutely amazing, glorious, and eternal ..read more

Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 - Why is it that so often, together with our blessings, we find challenges and pain? Why is it that God at times answers our prayers in glorious ways, and at other times He just seems to say “no”? It has been said that you cannot tell a Christian’s character by how many things go well in his/her life, but by the way he/she reacts to the painful events in life. This is a lesson the apostle Paul had to learn the hard way, leaving an important message for all of us today about the sufficiency of God’s grace ..read more

Reading: John 3:14-21 - You are in the wilderness and you were just bitten by a deadly snake. You are surely to die, and there is nothing you can do about it. Suddenly, you hear someone telling you to look up and gaze at something Moses was told by God to lift up on a standard. Inexplicably, when you look at it your body reacts differently and you are healed. The symbolism is deep and profound. But what does it have to do with us ..read more

Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-13  It was a story of sex, intrigue, conspiracy, and the interplay of lust with power that would seem to be made for modern movies. But it was life, real life, and not too different from what we witness today. The biblical narrative is a didactic narrative, written, as the apostle Paul pointed out, "for our instruction." It is important, then, for us to understand how the events in king David's life apply to us all, and how they illustrate how love, lust and power played a role, then and now, in the fall of otherwise godly leaders ..read more

Reading: Mark 1:21-28  We live in a confusing and scary world. Where do we turn to find meaning and make sense of it all? How do we process what we see around us, and what we feel inside? It is in times like this that the Lord's words echo in our ears as He invites us to come to Him to find the needed rest. But how? Where? This message will point you in the right direction, as it invites us to consider what happened in Capernaum.  ..read more

Proverbs 7:1-27 - It's like sweet honey, glittering, inviting, promising, and appealing, but as soon as you welcome it in, it will kill you! That is the nature of temptation, a nature that Scripture does not ignore but warns us about, giving us important clues to come out of temptation's deadly grip and resist it. Embedded in the ageless wisdom of Proverbs we can find exposed the five great triggers of temptation, as well as tips to effectively defuse them ..read more

Reading: Proverbs 6:16-19 An urgent issue must be addressed. It is a problem that is causing much damage and is very dangerous, yet many Christians have fallen prey of it. Most importantly, it is a sin that God defines as an abomination, yet it is all too common in conversations as well as on social media. This message brings clarity and shares with us what the Lord has to say about this vital topic ..read more

Reading: Matthew 1:18-23 As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we often remember the words God gave to the prophet Isaiah, which foretold that a virgin would bear a son and that His name would be Immanuel, which means God with us. It is a single word, a name, but it carries a profound meaning that is of vital importance to all of us ..read more

Acts 8:14-17 - Unfortunately, some people think that receiving the Holy Spirit is all about personal empowerment. They think it is something God gives us to endow us with some supernatural power. This, however, can only lead to a self-centered attitude, contrary to the Lord's commandment to love one another. It is a problem the New Testament talks about, as it was addressed quite directly in Paul's letter to the Corinthian church. It was also a problem in Samaria, where Simon the magician attempted to buy that power with money. But the giving of the Holy Spirit is not something that is indepen ..read more

This is an audio sample from the Preface of our pastor's most recent book, Responding to Suffering. The book is available in print from most major retailers. Click here for additional information ..read more