What is Truth?

For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth" (John 18:37).

As people ponder the age old question, "What is Truth?" We must realize the whole purpose for the life of Jesus was to reveal truth. God exists and has proven Himself to the World through His Creation, His Word, and His Son. If we honestly reflect on these manifestations, we discover who God is, in His Awesomeness, His Perfection, and His Love.

Don't give into the Distractions and Circumstances!

"Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us. "(Acts 16:16, italics added)

It was while Paul and Silas were going to prayer when they were met with the distraction from the enemy. And it was after setting this young girl free from oppression that they were put in a difficult circumstance, beaten severely and imprisoned. "But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them" (Acts 16:25). Paul and Silas did not allow distractions and circumstances to get in the way of that which matters most, having communion with the Living God!

Our Judeo-Christian Nation

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Keep going, and going and going...

There are times of fruit, there are times of harvesting, there are times for planting and watering, there are times to just work hard and sweat. June 1 was officially my 9th year serving in the ministry full time. The past couple weeks have been a time of digging and weeding to be honest. It is not the most fun time, but it is necessary nonetheless... As I was reflecting on this and reading the Word, searching for just one simple nugget of something, I read, and read, and read and then this verse struck me... "The former account I made, O theophilus, of all that Jesus began bothe to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up..."(Italics added, Acts 1:1-2). Jesus just did and taught until He was taken home... God told me something simple in this small statement. Just keep on doing, and keep on teaching, until I decide your work is complete. I hope that this encourages someone who needs it!

Option 1 or Option 2?

"Shall I yet go out to battle... or shall I cease?" (Judges 20:28)

Super crazy event in the Bible... (if you have a problem with it, sorry... if you need to ask me your q's hopefully I could be of assistance... Anyhow) , check it for yourself... I was really challenged by this chapter. Briefly, Israel had a horrific event happen in their nation, the obvious reaction was a "good cause" so they determined to see that justice was served. They made sure to pray about it, however their exploit was already determined! So they ask God, "who should go?" He says, "Uh... Judah" (Keep in mind this is the Abel Paraphrase). So Judah goes and gets beat down! They ask God again, "shall we go again?" He says, "Uh... sure." So they go again and get spanked!!! Finally, Israel goes before God and basically says, "God what is your will?" He then gives His input and they have victory.

The Main Point: Don't just jump on the bandwagon to a good cause just because it seems like the most natural or sensible thing to do... Find out what is God's will!!! Too often we decide what we are going to do and then we just ask God to bless it. Or we give God only 2 options not considering the fact that He may have option 3 in mind!!! Don't live according to worldly wisdom, ask God for heavenly wisdom... IN ALL DECISIONS!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT : : MAY 15th

There are 15 Million Orphans in China, only 15,000 are cared for... Help Raise Support! Turn in $25 and your T-Shirt Size to the Youth Room by Sunday, May 10th.

Bring Me Hope on NBC News

Cool Video on Bring Me Hope. For those of you who were there you know David Bolt shared with the Youth last night!