Unity Among Diversity
“In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”Ephesians 2:22 ESV This morning I received a letter and gift card from a pastor/friend in my community, celebrating my upcoming wedding anniversary. This afternoon I texted a minister/friend from California just to encourage him on how well he is balancing family and ministry. Tonight I was on my way to Life Group and passed by a church pastored by a friend of mine. I inwardly prayed God’s blessing over him and his family. In a… Read More
The Danger of Division
Differing opinions are unavoidable and often lead to healthy conversations and wise decisions. But when “different” becomes “division,” the result is always destructive. I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV In his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul passionately appealed for unity. He wasn’t attempting to force singularity of mind, but harmony of spirit. God desires… Read More
Someone is Praying for You
Jesus is praying for you right now. There’s nothing you are facing that is outside of his knowledge and compassion. I am praying for them… for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. (John 17:9 ESV) Jesus came to earth as a Man, and was uniquely qualified to serve as our Prophet, Priest, and King. A prophet stands before people and speaks to them on behalf of God. A priest stands before God and talks to Him on behalf of the people. As our King Jesus exercises supreme sovereignty… Read More
Why I Still Believe in the Church
After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, …And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14 ESV) Jesus unveiled some pretty incredible things to John on the Island of Patmos, much of which… Read More
When a Church is Divided
I hear that there are divisions among you when you meet as a church… (1 Corinthians 11:18 NLT) As a twenty three year old, I was excited about the new ministry assignment into which I was walking. My wife and I looked forward to the hopes and promises of ministry in a well-respected church filled with people who had welcomed us warmly. Then we attended their annual business meeting. To be fair, it wasn’t a horrid display of carnality. Not at all. But neither was it comforting or peaceful. There was an… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 