Pastor Rick looks at the conversation between the rich man and Abraham in Luke 16, and what we can learn from it about what happens after we die.
Why Pray When You Can Worry?
September 28, 2024 • Judy Mandl
Judy continues her look at some of the obstacles to prayer, focusing on God’s promise to us in Philippians 4:6-7
When You Feel Like Quitting
September 27, 2024 • Dr. Rick Mandl
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the demands of life, that you felt ready to throw in the towel? Pastor Rick looks at Hebrews 12:1-3 and the provision that God has made for our encouragement at those times when we become weary and are tempted to give up.
Meekness Isn't Weakness
September 26, 2024 • Raquel Blanchard
Raquel continues her look at the beatitudes, focusing on Matthew 5:5. She reminds us that from the Biblical point of view, meekness is power under control and she points us to Jesus as the our ultimate example.
What Does Hell Smell Like?
September 25, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Krayer-White
Pastor Andrew continues his journey through the book of Revelation, focusing on Revelation 10:8-10. He reflects on a past visit to Thailand and how his introduction to Durian ice cream might give us some insights into the aromas of hell.
When You Don't Know What To Pray
September 24, 2024 • Judy Mandl
Have you ever had the experience of knowing that you ought to be praying about a situation, but you’re not sure what it is that you ought to say in prayer? Judy shares words from Romans 8:26-27 that should bring encouragement when words fail us.
The Danger of Distraction
September 23, 2024 • Dr. Rick Mandl
Pastor Rick looks at Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha and Lazarus in Luke 10:38-42, and what we can learn from it about the danger of distraction.
Obstacles To Prayer
September 21, 2024 • Judy Mandl
Judy looks at the story that Jesus told about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18, and what we can learn from it about the correct attitude with which we should approach God in prayer.
God's Prescription Has No Copay
September 20, 2024 • Dr. Rick Mandl
Pastor Rick looks at the story in Numbers 11 of the children of Israel grumbling over the menu that God had designed for sustaining them during their wilderness journey. He reminds us that God provides us with simple instructions that can help us to move from grumbling to gratitude, and that the great thing about the prescription that God provides is that it has no copay.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
September 19, 2024 • Raquel Blanchard
Raquel continues her study through the Beatitudes, looking at Matthew 5:4 and the blessing and comfort that Jesus promises for those who mourn.
"You May Open The Test Booklet Now"
September 18, 2024 • Pastor Andrew Krayer-White
Pastor Andrew fondly reminisces about his days back in school as a student and the joys of taking tests. He explains the parallels between the instructions that his teachers gave to him and the instructions that the writer John is given as he records his vision in Revelation 10.
Principles of Prayer
September 17, 2024 • Judy Mandl
Judy looks at what we can learn from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 about some of the principles and obstacles to prayer and the need to live integrated rather than compartmentalized lives when it comes to the place that prayer occupies in our lives.
Two Simple Questions
September 16, 2024 • Dr. Rick Mandl
Pastor Rick looks at a story from the life of Moses in Exodus 4, and an encounter that Jesus had with a woman in Mark 14 and challenges us regarding two questions we can ask ourselves in order to determine how faithful we are when it comes to using the things God has entrusted to us.
He's A Good Good Father
September 14, 2024 • Judy Mandl
Judy looks at Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:7-11 and what He tells us about how our view of God can impact often we turn to Him in prayer
Do You Know How To Fail Forward?
September 13, 2024 • Dr. Rick Mandl
Failure is an inevitable part of life. Pastor Rick looks at Proverbs 24:16 and Proverbs 28:13 and what they say about the difference between the godly and the ungodly when it comes to their response to failure.
