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The Truth Is…Debunking “Hallmark” Theology-Week Four

God has put it on my heart to address three expressions in our culture that don’t exactly line up with the Word of God.  I see this sentiment often on social media from people when someone loses a loved one.  “God must have needed another angel in Heaven.” Sometimes...

The Truth Is…Do Not Judge? Is That What Jesus Said?

Matthew 7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank...

The Truth Is, God Will Not Give You More Than HE Can Handle

I want to challenge this cultural misconception.  “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”  That phrase sounds as if God thinks we are actually strong, when in reality, God knows we are weak.  That expression places the responsibility to deal with pressures and...

The Truth Is…You Can’t Follow Your Heart, You Have to Lead It

Proverbs 3:5-6-Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. One of the current cultural directives is this:  Follow Your Heart. The truth is, Our hearts can’t be...

I Will Not Lose Heart

II Corinthians 4:1-Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.  16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are...

Let Your Work Reveal the Difference

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”  (Colossians 3:23-24) Work is an act of...