Empowering People

The Proverbs don't have a lot to say about the psychology of inner emotions, other than very practical suggestions. But what should a wise person do in the face of another's excessive joy or distress?

“God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him,” 1 John 4 tells us. What does it look like to abide in God's love? How might it affect us, our sense of confidence, and our love for others?

Pastor Travis and Pastor Marty get us ready for the upcoming Sunday worship service. This week Pastor Travis will preach through Matt. 5:27-37

The disciples want to know about the signs of the end of the age. Jesus re-focuses them and invites them to ‘not worry about the when’, to ‘know that His church will advance’, and to ‘not let their hearts grow cold.’ We can learn from these invitations and press on in endurance.

Let's look at Proverbs 14:9 to see two paths taken to cope with our sinfulness and guilt. We'll have to look at the LORD's instruction too; this is found in Lev. 5-6.
Key words: Realize, Bear, Restitution, Offering > Atonement, Forgiveness, Favor.