“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind… Read More »

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) We know that God’s word is divine and complete. It encapsulates all that God has done; starting from creation and continues through Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection. The Bible has the written records and letters to the… Read More »

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0JEJjloUas “Fears got me living with the lights out – Chained down like a prisoner in my own house – Shame cycles like a daily medication – I try… Read More »

“[When Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, the people rejected his teaching, and] they tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come. Still, many in the crowd believed in him. They said, ‘When the Messiah comes, will he perform more signs than this… Read More »

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) Pastor Tanner’s sermon yesterday was on our church vision, “Cultivating a community for Christ.” (Can be found at https://www.californiaecchurch.com/sermons/ if you missed it J) His message, as usual, made a very interesting point; time will… Read More »

“Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. Regard it as vile and utterly detest it, for it is set apart for destruction.” (Deuteronomy 7:26) I love finding these verses from the “Law,” or first five books of the bible, that maintain such a… Read More »

“I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.” (Psalm 119:60) Today’s verse of the day comes from https://www.biblegateway.com/, it is short, sweet, and to the point. Ten words that can instantly realign you with the path of righteousness. Ten words that can save the lost. Like a compass in the hands of a… Read More »

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) For today’s nugget we have this very well-known quote from Jesus, recorded in the gospel of Matthew. The background for Jesus’ statement is found in the preceding verse Mathew… Read More »

“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” (Colossians 1:15-16) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ld1wI2hT8 “In Christ alone, my… Read More »

“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” (Matthew 24:24) Rabbits are certainly cute and fun to watch, but I have to call to question their capacity to make good decisions. I’ll take a moment to explain. Almost every year, around this… Read More »