You saw it coming. You knew things would be hard and difficult, but they would not listen. You grieve because you know there will be pain and loss. Such is one facet of loving and leading others. You see the slow train coming, they refuse to listen…
There will be seasons in your life that feel much like the wilderness Jesus experienced. He was tested, starved, tempted, lied to, challenged, and threatened. However, he stood and persevered and the season ended. The result? He came back to Galile…
I grew up playing sports. I was never a gridiron superstar, but I held my own on the field. I grew to appreciate how direct and to the point my coaches were. In the heat of the moment when you’re on the field, you don’t have the luxury …
“Without warning.” Ominous words that signal something disruptive is coming. “But Jesus was sleeping.” Discouraging words that give the impression that he doesn’t really care what we are going through. Or... words of …
Jesus is not oblivious to your situation. He asks the question, “Why are you afraid?,” so you will discover the answer for yourself. He then calms the storm, even though you’re still on the water, to prove that He can be trusted. …
Could it be that God’s anger is not against you or me, but against the decimation and damage that sin has brought upon his creation? I am the guy that is living up in a down world. My bucket is not just half full, it’s running over, so …
As you step into a new week, you can know and trust that He is directing your steps and delighting (taking pleasure) in every detail of your life. He’s got this, better yet, He’s got you! Have an amazing TGiM on purpose! - Pastor Jimmy
There is something compelling about a person who is absolutely confident, convinced, or persuaded that something is accurate and true. It’s the kind of confidence that is unshakable and unmovable. There is nothing life can throw at you that w…
Don’t know what to pray? Not a problem, the Holy Spirit, your helper and intercessor, knows exactly what you need and knows how to pray in accordance with the will of your Abba Father. Now that’s good news because there are days when you…
I had lunch this week with a brother who, as a teen, stood on the shore watching Pastor Chuck Smith and hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee baptize hundreds of young people at Pirate’s Cove Beach. It opened the door for him to eventually hear th…
