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Good Intentions and Pleasant Places

It is the nature of the God-ward life – which Jesus Christ is inviting us to – that it has never worked and it will never work that any one could lay hold of God’s plans of “welfare……a future and a hope” in the absence of sacrifice on their part to align with those God-plans.

Where Does Your Help Come From?

An exploration of the concept of trust and security, that contrasts trust in God with trust in created things given the limits of human solutions. Ultimately, absolute trust is to be placed in God, the limitless Creator.

Humility: The Start of Every Journey with God

Humility is a prerequisite for experiencing God’s power and forgiveness. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ leads to transformation and membership in God’s family.

The Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus

Not long after being told that his mother and brothers were looking to speak to Him, AND some time after he had being reprimanded for allowing his disciples to “work” on the day intended for rest, AND some time after he had healed a demon-oppressed man AND another man with a withered hand AND many…