Of Donkeys and Men

Donkeys and men have something in common when it comes to God. God has spoken through both. But there is a significant difference between the two. A man can and should be changed by his encounter with God. Most of us have met someone (maybe even in the mirror) who can see wonderful truths in God’s Word but who does not experience the power of that truth in their personal life. They may even teach God’s truth to others while Read More …

God chooses to work through broken vessels.

The world wants a sign, wants a leader that is strong, handsome, powerful… with great flowing words. God does not! For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For it is God who said, “Out of darkness Light shall shine;” who shone in our hearts to give the brightness of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen Read More …

Jesus is the cure for Spiritual Burnout – Abide in Him

We can only burn out spiritually if we are not in the vine… if we are trying to do for God in our own strength. We can’t do things for God.  We must abide in Christ and He will do His Father’s works through us. Joh 14:10-20  Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I speak not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does Read More …

Joy comes from who we are in Jesus

God is no longer out there somewhere… He is alive in us through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. John 4:20-24 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father… 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Read More …