A Light in the Darkness
Despite varying worldviews and religious beliefs, most people believe that our world, as we know it, is fast approaching a seismic shift, if not an end. Speculations of the cause of such an occurance include international wars, global warming, natural disasters, and spiritual events. When the Son of God, Jesus, came to earth as a baby, time shifted into a new dimension – we entered the last days. After Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, He promised that He would come again. We are living in the last days – the end times…. Read More
Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness in a Culture of Shame
Shame may temporarily modify one’s actions, but it inevitably pushes people away from God. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself” is a phrase I have both heard and (I regret to say) said to others, including my own children. The truth is most people are already draped in a heavy, self-woven blanket of shame. Heaping more shame on an already weary soul leaves them demoralized and without hope. Jesus never left people without hope. What is the gospel if not the removal and lifting of the weight of shame? The most… Read More
Good Grief
I don’t like the feeling of grief, but that hasn’t kept it from being a a part of my life at times. Last night I watched the movie Inside Out, which depicts feelings as individual personalities all vying for control. Not only was I entertained, I was stirred by the profound (and positive!) effect that “Sadness” had in this little girl’s life. Grief is best known for its role when one experiences death or devestating loss; but I have also felt grief as it accompanied my recognition and remorse of my wrongdoings. … Read More
God is Bigger than your Bad Day!
Have you ever had a bad day that just kept getting worse? Once a zealous protector of Jewish law and tradition, Paul had an encounter with Jesus Christ, who revealed Himself to be the Son of God, the Jewish Messiah, and the Savior of the world. Paul’s life was profoundly transformed, and, as a result, he testified boldly of Jesus. This is where Paul’s bad day begins… Paul’s words stir up an angry mob who try to kill him. Paul is arrested to protect him from further harm. Paul is treated unfairly… Read More
Through the Eyes of Eternity
Being mindful of eternity gives me hope for today. Although many people read John’s Revelation as if it were a mysterious map to a hidden, futuristic treasure, or a secret message only to be understood by those with spiritual decoder rings, the book of Revelation is, in fact, a letter written by a pastor to several churches under his care. John’s intent was to remind these churches and believers that, despite the present persecution they were facing, Jesus Christ is Lord of all and will bring ultimate victory to all of those… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 