Paradox Principles
The Bible is full of paradoxes-statements that seem to be contradictory or absurd but which are actually valid or true. One of those paradoxes appears here in 2 Corinthians 12:10 where Paul says that he “delights” in his adversities because “when I am weak, then I am strong.” Follow today’s study as Pastor Gary digs […]
The Grace of Giving
So much attention in the Bible is given to the topic of money and material possessions. Sadly, the Church is not doing a very good job communicating a balanced, biblical view of money, possessions, and prosperity. The extremes have caused some to think that either money is bad or that everyone is supposed to be […]
It’s No Yoke
God commands us not to be “yoked” with unbelievers. To be “yoked” is a metaphor meaning a partnership, bond, or union between people. Pastor Gary explains how this would apply to dating, marriage, business arrangements, and any other relationship that creates a union between two people. Find out in today’s study what it means to […]
We Were Made for Eternity
Someone once said that Christians can be “so heavenly minded, they are no earthly good.” But who do you know like that? Frankly, if truth be told, most of us are so earthly minded that we are no heavenly good! We are usually too preoccupied with life and its challenges that heaven and eternity are […]
What Suffering Produces
You don’t have to look very far in this world to see broken hearts, broken lives, and broken homes. Trouble will come and go. Trials and adversity are part of life. The apostle Paul was well acquainted with suffering, and writes by the Holy Spirit about God’s compassion and comfort for the broken. Join us […]