~Video Version~ ------------------------------------- We’ve been studying the plagues of Exodus 7-10 this week. The plagues were God’s way of coming against all the idolatry & false “gods” in Egypt AND prepare His people to be set free. In a group last night it was mentioned that anything can become an idol to us. Idols for us aren’t usually statues and images, but anything or anyone that distracts us from love for God can become an idol. I love my cell phone. No, correction---I love God and …

~Video Version~ ********************** God told Moses in Exodus 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM.” That doesn’t sound like a very informative answer to the question of Who He Is. It is basically saying, “I AM,” which is an incomplete sentence, really. “I Am” requires an object. “I Am…..something.” Here is the truth: God IS the object. God IS the subject. All prepositions point to Him and He IS the verb. He IS everything required to make a complete sentence that is true! So, a period after “I am who…

~Video Version~ ************************* When I started the journey of working on my Doctorate, I went to Asbury Seminary in Wilmore Kentucky, a small town outside of Lexington. Have you heard about what is happening there? They are calling it revival. However you might define revival, God is clearly doing something there. My first response to the news was, “I want to go there!” I want to get in on that and experience God moving like that. But here is the thing---we don’t have to go there o…

~Video Version~ -------------------------------------- Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:4-7) Do you ever get stressed? Stress can be a good thing, but not if it is…

~Video Version~ _______________________________ I think God loves variety. I believe He enjoys diversity. Look at creation. Look at people and their styles, personalities, and gifts. I came across this verse today: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) I’m remembering a fishing trip to Minnesota a few ye…