The Bible doesn’t give us a blanket of certainty, instead it gives us a quilt, a patchwork of life stories and God moment where we learn life is a journey, and God is by our side, helping us navigate the difficulties. God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs”!

In this enlightening talk, we explore the concept of "transactional faith"—the belief that specific actions on our part can compel God to respond in predictable, controlled ways. Through an examination of scriptural insights and theological principles, we will delve into the dangers and misconceptions of approaching our relationship with God as a series of transactions, rather than as a deep, enduring partnership.

Have you ever felt out of place? Whether it's within communities, religious groups, or various belief systems, do you find yourself feeling like an outsider? This persistent feeling of rejection and self-loathing can only be transformed when we change our perception of our relationship with God. Today, we will challenge the false belief that God disapproves of us, and explore how understanding His true nature can lead to healing and acceptance.

The Lie of Determinism - Does God predetermine all things, present, past, future? NO! NO! NO! God is love. Everything God does, everything God wills, everything God purposes emanates from his character of love. "Evil has no meaning; it is parasitic on the good, and has no direct function in God’s economy." (John Crowder)

Misunderstandings about the concept of "New Birth" (or receiving Jesus into your heart) have created considerable confusion through the years. The idea of the New Birth most often requires a transaction... if I DO THIS, God will RESPOND by doing (giving) THAT! Salvation isn't about receiving Jesus into your heart… its about how God has already received you into his!

How to stay connected to your faith when you feel like you're loosing yourself!

It is not about you inviting Jesus into your life; it is about Jesus already including you in his." (Baxter Kruger). Deeply Trusting Jesus in Prayer expresses itself in; a) total surrender and b) outward acts of love and service.

In its mature forms, prayer is how we exchange ideas and possible next actions, that we express our love, that we learn from each other, that we bargain, that we co-plan, co-work and co-create.

Prayer isn’t just about asking God for things. There are a variety of ways to pray, with each kind being an activity of our relationship with God.

Prayer is not an activity detached from the essence of living; it is the very expression of our existence. Authentic prayer transcends our frequent, powerless requests. It moves beyond mere petitions and dialogues, surpassing even language itself.