The Sinner and The Saint

Jesus has two temple clearings in the Gospels. 

John 2:13-17 (earlier in His ministry) and 

Mark 21:12-14 - Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text:

My house was designated a house of prayer;
You have made it a hangout for thieves.

Now there was room for the blind and crippled...

Jonah 1:15-17 - They took Jonah and threw him overboard. Immediately the sea was quieted down. The sailors were impressed, no longer terrified by the sea, but in awe of God. They worshiped God, offered a sacrifice, and made vows. Then God assigned a huge fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah was in the fish’s belly three days and nights.

What happened to Jonah and Asa that weakened their faith? How do we respond is tough times? How do we kee...

Matthew 10:21-23 “When people realize it is the living God you are presenting and not some idol that makes them feel good, they are going to turn on you, even people in your own family. There is a great irony here: proclaiming so much love, experiencing so much hate! But don’t quit. Don’t cave in. It is all well worth it in the end. It is not success you are after in such times but survival. Be survivors! Before you’ve run out of o...

Do you believe you can choose to be happy? You may be surprised by the answer.

We all run patterns in our life - both conscious and unconscious. Each pattern serves us or sabotages us.

Today we share questions to ask yourself if you need more happiness and bliss in your life!

1) What are you doing to create more bliss in your life?

2) What are you doing to help others experience happiness and bliss?

3) How blissful am I to be around?

You...

Today we're highlighting two organizations that assist single women experiencing homelessness and a development that aims to reduce homelessness in Wake County by 10%, focusing on individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. 

Women's Center

Mission: The Women’s Center of Wake County uses evidence-based practices to provide stability and housing for single women experiencing homelessness. 

King's Ridge

King’s Ri...

Luke 5:18-20

Some men came to the house, carrying a paralyzed man on his bed pallet. They wanted to bring him in and present him to Jesus, 19 but the house was so packed with people that they couldn’t get in. So they climbed up on the roof and pulled off some roof tiles. Then they lowered the man by ropes so he came to rest right in front of Jesus.

20 In this way, their faith was visible to Jesus.

Jesus (to the man on the pallet): My ...

So, religious scholars, judgment will come on you! You’re supposed to be teachers, unlocking the door of knowledge and guiding people through it. But the fact is, you’ve never even passed through the doorway yourselves. You’ve taken the key, left the door locked tight, and stood in the way of everyone who sought entry. Luke 11:52 (The Voice)

Jesus was calling the religious scholars out for muddying the scriptures with their own inte...

Exodus 3:11 - Moses: I'm a nobody - God: I will be with you. 

Exodus 3:13 - Moses: I'm not a theologian - God: I AM Who I AM. Tell the people of Israel "I AM sent me to you"

Exodus 4:11 - Moses: I am unconvincing - God: God gives him three miraculous signs to show the Israelites (staff to snake, leprous hand to clean hand, & water & dirt to blood)

Exodus 4:10 - Moses: I am not a preacher - God: I'll be...

That hurt my feelings. That was so offensive! 

Sound familiar?

Instead of using victim language, getting angry, shutting down, or putting other down . . . 

Try asking yourself why someone not agreeing with you, or validating your feelings makes you feel that way. 

Is it pride, insecurity or fear?

1 Corinthians 13:12-13

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I hav...

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

What if there was a social media device we could scr...

We make hundreds of choices EVERYDAY!

Some big, others small...but there are some that will change our lives forever.

In this episode:

• Dive into the life altering decisions we make
• Uncover potential problem areas in our choices
• Discuss strategies to make the changes in our decision making

2 Cor. 13:5-8 Says: Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for ...

Matthew 7:13-14
There are two paths before you; you may take only one path. One doorway is narrow. And one door is wide. Go through the narrow door. For the wide door leads to a wide path, and the wide path is broad; the wide, broad path is easy, and the wide, broad, easy path has many, many people on it; but the wide, broad, easy, crowded path leads to death. Now then that narrow door leads to a narrow road that in turn leads ...

So be careful. Guard your hearts. They can be made heavy with moral laxity, with drunkenness, with the hassles of daily life. Then the day I’ve been telling you about might catch you unaware and trap you. Luke 21:34

“Be still, be calm, see, and understand I am the True God.
    I am honored among all the nations.
    I am honored over all the earth.”
You know the Eternal, the Commander of heavenly armies, surr...

Do you feel the pressure of New Year resolutions or choosing a "Word of the Year"?

We feel ya!

As we close the book on 2024 - let's change things up a bit and reflect on these 5 questions - in the end you will find evidence of progress you have made and direction for where God may be leading you in 2025!

• Who is God turning you into?
• What has God removed to you allow you to flourish more...