Matters of the Heart
God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
When Does Temptation Become Sin?
“You cannot keep the birds from flying overhead but you can stop them from making a nest in your hair.”
Treasure God
Pastor Dave Monreal, Lead Pastor “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 This is a fascinating verse particularly because it seems to be backwards from what we might think it should be. It doesn’t say, “Where your heart is your treasure will be also.” If this were the case, it would call for us […]
The Next Generation
O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.
Humility in Action
Our world is concerned with power, prestige, acclaim, and notoriety. n the Christian life there is no room for pride or arrogance.
A Helpful Distinction
We must recognize that truth will divide people, groups, nations, even families. We must make sure that what we are arguing for are not our personal opinions or partisan politics, but the truths of God’s inerrant word. No matter how gracious, thoughtful, considerate, or kind you are, if you are standing up for truth inevitably someone will be offended.
Union and Communion
Here is the beautiful reality, if we draw close to God, he will draw close to us. If we humble ourselves before him, he will be our Joy and Treasure. We are not seeking an emotional experience. We are seeking a close relationship with God. When we are walking closely with him, we will both love him and experience his love to us.
He Knows What I Need! (Matthew 6:25-34)
If our Heavenly Father knows everything about us and accepts us, we don’t have to worry about our reputation or what others think. We can drop our guard and be honest with others because we know we are fully accepted in the Beloved.
