Starting in 2 Timothy 3, Pastor John warns us about the times we are in and the challenges we are facing. He also warns us that while this describes the world, this was written for the church and we need to look at our lives in this context.

Pastor John reminds us that if our thoughts are scattered, we're bound to be double minded. And if we're double minded, we will be unstable in all things in our life. There, things we are experiencing, or even not experiencing, are often the results of what we think.

Starting in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Pastor John demonstrates how all of our thoughts, meditations, and imaginations matter in our spiritual strength.

Continuing the teaching of how to navigate life beyond the doors of church, Pastor John uses the example Jesus gave us through the disciples in John 21. Rather than getting frustrated, angry, or depressed how things turn out with our efforts, we need to respond to and follow the Lord's directions. And instead of avoiding life's difficulties, Pastor John reminds us Jesus wants to help us successfully navigate them minute by minute in faith.

Today Pastor John begins by defining Biblical fasting as:

- Needing spiritual breakthrough due to life's burdens;

- Intentionally denying the flesh in order to gain a response from the spirit;- Renouncing the natural in order to invoke the supernatural.

Then going to Matthew 6 and then James 1, Pastor John demonstrates how fasting can give us both clear spiritual vision (upward) and understanding (inward) in our lives.

Happy New Year from Grace Assembly!

Today Pastor John exhorts us with the truth that all of life's questions are answered by one Scripture - if we would just listen. Embracing the four elements covered is essential for our spiritual growth and stability.

God wants us to always run to Him. Regardless of our circumstances, He is our refuge. Starting in 1 Kings 17:5-16, Pastor John demonstrates how obedience in God will sustain us. We just need to turn to Him, trust Him, and receive from Him. In return, He has gifts for us but they often remain unopened due to our disbelief or disobedience.

On the Christmas Eve of 2020, we wish you and all of yours a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Grace Assembly!

Today Pastor John starts with a short story to remind us that while we see imperfections and limitations in ourselves, God sees opportunities and means to glorify Himself.

Pastor Hannah then goes to the Gospel of John to explain all that happened with the simple act of Christ dwelling with us.

In Luke 18:1-8 Jesus asked whether or not He will find faith when He returns to the earth. Starting with the widow and the unjust judge, Pastor John digs into what biblical faith looks like.

Just like the song says, a baby changed everything. Starting in Luke 2, Pastor John demonstartes how true this is - Jesus came as a baby the first time and in doing so He changed everything! All of creation should rejoice!

So the only question that remains is what are you going to do with this Jesus?

Pastor John encourages us that if God speaks to us it is guaranteed to be the most intelligent thing we will ever hear. Further, what we do based on what we hear God say is our faith in action.

Therefore, when we look to Him for help, we should remember that He is limitless in what He can offer and do.  And when  praying, Pastor John challenges us to consider the following about the limitless resources of God that we are tapping into:

1. Strength and power;

2. Knowledge and wisdom;

3. Guidance and direction

4. Healing and comfort;

5. Forgiveness and acceptance;

6. Values and principles;

7. Skill and ability;

8. Love and community;

9. Hope and courage.