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The Missing Key To Act Is Love – Loving God & Loving Others
By Pastor Ron Tipton Sunday morning we looked at Romans 12:3-8. A companion passage is found in…
Holy habits enable a holy life
Sunday morning we looked at Romans 12:3-8. A companion passage is found in I Corinthians 12, where we see in verses 6-7: “And there…
Be Blessed With What You Have, Not Worried In What You Don’t Get
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(5) This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws…
Skip Church Or Can’t Tithe One Sunday – Is This OK With Jesus?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(9b) <Jesus> went into their synagogue, (10) and a man with a shriveled hand was there….
Beware Of The Scam – Make Sure You Get The Real Deal, In Jesus!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false…
Transforming The Old Into The New – It’s Not Just For Restoring Automobiles
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, that person is a new creation! The old has gone, the…
Get A Clue – Tune Into The Holy Spirit & Read Your Bible!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(21) He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom…
Reading Your Bible: A Holy Practice Leading To Holy Habits
Yesterday, we looked at reading the Bible as a holy practice that leads to holy habits that result in holy…
Establish The Work Of Your Hands
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our…
We Come & Go, But God Is Forever Here
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(26) They will perish, but You <God> remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will…
We Have Access To The Best Search Engine Ever – The Holy Spirit!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,…
Practice Like You Play (& Pray): It Won’t Make You Perfect, But It Will Make You Better
By Pastor Ron Tipton I remember an interview with Allen Iverson (NBA player…
Relax & Enjoy The Holidays; Keep Up His Good Work
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to…
Don’t Outsmart Yourself; Listen To The Lord!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to King Jehoshaphat,> “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see…
The Cost Of Christmas – A Priceless Gift That’s Free
Remember the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? A partridge in a pear tree and five golden rings are the…
Accept The Truth, Speak The Truth, & Know The Truth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Solomon writes,> (1) My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, (2) turning…
The Actual Gift Is Better Than All The Expectations
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(4) But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the…
Seek God’s Approval, Even If You Must Stand Alone
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do,…
It’s Disciple Hunting Season, 24/7/365 – Go Get ‘Em!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(18) Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19)…
Maintaining Relationships Help In Meeting Needs
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.’ (Titus 3:14 NKJV) Yesterday I sent out…
Count Your Blessings, & Share Them If You Can
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said>, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”’ (Matthew 16:26); ‘When…
The Faith Of The Christian Is Paramount In Our Relationship With Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(3) In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not…
Decisions Are Always Made – Even If You Don’t Make Them Yourself
By Pastor Ron Tipton I spent most of the morning in Venice at my dermatologist as they did a…
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish…